Junior Benefits Consultant (Work From Home)

Pro Talent HR; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Talent HR is seeking a Junior Benefits Consultant working from home to help attract and retain employees through research and implementation of competitive benefit programs. You will benchmark industry practices, track legislation, and analyze employee needs via surveys and focus groups.

You will also explain benefits through meetings and materials, support budgeting, and collaborate with the HR team to align benefits with recruitment goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or finance; MBA/HR master’s a plus.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attracts and retains employees by researching, recommending, and explaining benefit programs.
• Benchmarks best practices by researching industry and employment trends; tracks legislation.
• Determines employee benefit interests via surveys and focus groups.
• Recommends development and revision of benefit programs considering costs, regulatory requirements, and competitive advantage.
• Evaluates proposed employee benefit contracts by studying provisions and impact.
• Explains employee benefits through meetings, announcements, and presentations; responds to inquiries.
• Provides management with planning information by analyzing benefit data and trends.
• Maintains confidentiality of benefit information.
• Collaborates with HR team to drive recruitment and retention strategies via benefits programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical research

Confidentiality

Quality management

ERISA regulations

FLSA knowledge

Compensation knowledge

HR software

Employee retention

Onboarding

Developing standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or finance

MBA or Master’s in HR

CCP certification preferred

Tools

HR software

Job description

Junior Benefits Consultant (Work From Home)

About the job Junior Benefits Consultant (Work From Home)

Benefits Specialist Job Responsibilities.(Work From Home) Urgent Hiring

Attracts and retains employees by researching, recommending, and explaining benefit programs.

Determines employee benefit practices by benchmarking best practices, researching industry and employment trends, and tracking legislation.

Determines employee benefit interests by conducting employee surveys, forming focus groups, and analyzing responses.

Recommends development and revision of employee benefit programs by examining, evaluating, and optimizing employee understanding, acceptance, and interests, costs, regulatory requirements, and competitive advantage.

Evaluates proposed employee benefit contracts by studying provisions and estimating impact.

Explains employee benefits by conducting meetings, preparing written and graphic announcements, presentations, and explanations, and responding to requests for information.

Provides management planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing employee benefit data and trends.

Maintains employee confidence by keeping benefit information confidential.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Collaborates with other members of HR team to drive recruitment and retention strategies through the deployment of benefits programs that adhere to best practices and ensure company's competitive position in talent acquisition with the industry

Benefits Specialist Skills/Qualifications:

Knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing compensation

Knowledge of compensation and wage structure

Benefits administration knowledge

Familiarity with human resource management software

Quality management

Confidentiality

Analytical research skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Developing standards

Employee retention

Onboarding

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

Bachelors degree in human resources, business, or finance; MBA or masters degree in human resources a plus

3-5 years related experience

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred