HR Transactions & Benefits Specialist

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,249,000 - 93,585,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to provide back-office services and support efficient people processes. This role handles routine transactions related to benefits, compensation, payroll, and HR reporting while maintaining a clear organizational structure and confidentiality.

The position requires an Associate degree (or a high school diploma with 2+ years of related work), hands-on experience with HRIS, knowledge of benefits and employment laws, and strong

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or high school diploma with 2+ years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date personnel files, records, and documentation while ensuring confidentiality of these files and records is preserved at all times.
• Performs routine administrative tasks related to employee transactions and transitions including but not limited to: on-boarding, internal transfers, promotions, life events, special payments, layoffs, leaves of absence, terminations, and other special programs.
• Collaborates with people process centers of expertise to research and resolve benefits, compensation, payroll and other people process issues.
• Adapts existing processes and SOPs to continuously improve services offered by the transaction processing team.
• Answers FAQs related to people processes and policies; refers complex questions to Sr. HR Specialists.
• Promotes use of self-service portals for employees/managers and coaches on ESS/MSS usage.
• Conducts or assists with record audits and required reports (I-9, EEO-1, payroll audits).
• Ensures COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA compliance in benefits administration.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

HRIS experience

Benefits understanding

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma + 2+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to provide back-office services and support efficient people processes. This role handles routine transactions related to benefits, compensation, payroll, and HR reporting while maintaining a clear organizational structure and confidentiality.

The position requires an Associate degree (or a high school diploma with 2+ years of related work), hands-on experience with HRIS, knowledge of benefits and employment laws, and strong