Benefits Specialist II: Healthcare & Wellness Programs

Erie Family Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package (Medical, Dental

401(k) with Erie matching

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Erie Family Health Centers is seeking a Benefits Specialist II to manage daily benefit administration, ensure compliance, and support strategy with vendors. The role focuses on health, retirement, life, and voluntary benefits while enhancing employee education and engagement.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in HR/benefits, a relevant degree, and Paycom HRIS experience. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities in a healthcare nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, health administration, or related field or the equivalent progressive experience in the field of human resources or benefits administration.
• Associate’s degree with two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration, coordination, and implementation of all benefit offerings: health and welfare, retirement, life and disability insurance, voluntary and supplemental benefits, wellness, and EAP.
• Support development and execution of competitive, cost-effective benefits strategies.
• Monitor compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, IRS, and DOL requirements; ensure timely 5500 filings and plan testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, health administration, or related field

Associate’s degree with two years related experience

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Erie Family Health Centers is seeking a Benefits Specialist II to manage daily benefit administration, ensure compliance, and support strategy with vendors. The role focuses on health, retirement, life, and voluntary benefits while enhancing employee education and engagement.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in HR/benefits, a relevant degree, and Paycom HRIS experience. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities in a healthcare nonprofit setting.