Benefits Specialist & HRIS Expert

Barry-Wehmiller; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller, a global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology, seeks a Benefits Administrator to oversee medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, leaves, and voluntary benefits. You will protect confidential information and serve as the primary contact for team members and families.

The role partners with the People Team and external vendors, supports onboarding, and handles HRIS data entry in Workday. Involves ensuring ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA compliance and program enhancements.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of health care group insurance, leave administration and benefit policies.
• Strong service orientation and ability to build relationships with team members and vendors.
• Familiar with ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, IRS Section 125 and related HR trends.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage health, dental, vision, disability, FSA/HSA, leaves, and voluntary benefits.
• Provide timely guidance on benefit questions and issues to team members and families.
• Enter data into HRIS (Workday) for new hires, status updates, and changes.
• Assist in implementing new or revised benefit plans and communicate changes to employees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration

CEBS or PHR certification

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller, a global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology, seeks a Benefits Administrator to oversee medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, leaves, and voluntary benefits. You will protect confidential information and serve as the primary contact for team members and families.

The role partners with the People Team and external vendors, supports onboarding, and handles HRIS data entry in Workday. Involves ensuring ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA compliance and program enhancements.