Junior Benefits Consultant (Work From Home) at Pro Talent HR Chicago, IL

Pro Talent HR; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human resources firm is looking for a Junior Benefits Consultant to work from home. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of related experience and will be responsible for designing and optimizing employee benefit programs. Responsibilities include evaluating benefit contracts and collaborating with the HR team to enhance recruitment and retention strategies. Strong knowledge of relevant laws and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience.
• Knowledge of laws governing compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Attracts and retains employees by researching and explaining benefit programs.
• Evaluates proposed employee benefit contracts.
• Collaborates with HR team to drive recruitment and retention strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act

Knowledge of compensation and wage structure

Benefits administration knowledge

Familiarity with human resource management software

Quality management

Confidentiality

Reporting skills

Analytical research skills

Presentation skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Developing standards

Employee retention

Onboarding

Education

Bachelors degree in human resources, business, or finance

MBA or masters degree in human resources

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Job description

Junior Benefits Consultant (Work From Home) job at Pro Talent HR. Chicago, IL.

Benefits Specialist Job Responsibilities.

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
• Reporting skills
• Analytical research skills
• Presentation 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