Retirement Benefits Consultant

Chamberlain Advisors; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst to enhance employee experiences through expert management of retirement benefits. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with top-tier vendors and engage in cross-functional collaboration, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in 401(k) and deferred compensation, alongside advanced analytical skills. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will positively impact the organization and its employees.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Healthcare insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in corporate retirement benefits.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA and 409A regulations.
• Experience with retirement vendors like Fidelity.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for 401(k) and profit-sharing plans.
• Lead plan audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct new hire benefits orientations focusing on retirement.

Skills

401(k) expertise

compliance reporting

analytical skills

project management

vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or Business

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Excel

Ceridian Dayforce

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Job Title: Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst

Location: Deerfield, IL or Chicago, IL (Hybrid – Onsite in Deerfield Required on Tuesdays; Additional 2 Days Flexible Between Offices)

Duration & Type: Initial 3-month Contract with possible extension or conversion

Compensation: Competitive W2 Hourly Rate ($63 - $70), 401(k), Access to Healthcare and Dental Insurance Plan of Choice. (Benefit Plans can be requested at time of submission to client)

Chamberlain Advisors is seeking a Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst to support our client’s Total Rewards team through a transition period. This is a unique opportunity to work with top-tier vendors and gain wide-ranging experience across corporate retirement programs.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in 401(k), deferred compensation, and compliance reporting, along with a passion for enhancing the employee experience. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, operational excellence, and high-quality benefits delivery in both U.S. and Puerto Rico plans. Click Apply Now to join the Chamberlain experience.

What You Will Be Accountable For

• Provide advanced analytical support for 401(k), profit-sharing, and deferred compensation plans, including modeling costs and interpreting utilization data
• Lead plan audits, vendor reconciliations, and regulatory compliance (e.g., 5500 filings, 409A rules, ERISA standards)
• Review and maintain SPDs, plan documents, and open enrollment (OE) materials for accuracy and clarity
• Conduct new hire benefits orientations with a focus on retirement programs
• Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding retirement benefit questions
• Partner with external vendors (e.g., Fidelity) and internal teams (payroll, HRIS, finance) to resolve issues and improve service delivery
• Monitor plan operations across U.S. and Puerto Rico plans to ensure alignment with plan documents and legal requirements
• Support clearing account reconciliation, employer contribution allocation, and true-up processes
• Evaluate vendor RFP responses to assess value, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals
• Use SAP, SuccessFactors (Employee Central), and Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) for analysis and reporting
• Mentor, coach, and provide guidance to junior benefits analysts
  
  

What Qualifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field
• 5–7 years of experience in corporate retirement benefits or total rewards
• Strong working knowledge of 401(k), non-qualified deferred compensation plans, and applicable regulations (ERISA, 409A, etc.)
• Ceridian Dayforce or similar HCM system experience for managing payroll, benefits and employee data.
• Experience with SAP Employee Central (Success Factors) or similar HRIS/HCM
• Experience with retirement vendors (Fidelity preferred) and systems like Fidelity NetBenefits or Vanguard for retirement plan compliance
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros, Vlookups) and data interpretation skills
• Experience with benefits communications and vendor plan documentation
• Strong Open Enrollment communication, project management, and vendor engagement skills
• Demonstrated ability to coach junior staff and contribute to cross-functional projects
  
  

Why Join Right Now?

Our fortune 20 client is seeking innovative and intelligent individuals to join their team. Here is your opportunity to join one of the largest healthcare and retail pharmacy companies in the U.S, with more than 10 million customers, over 8,000 retail stores, and a presence in multiple countries. Our client is constantly creating groundbreaking ways to meet customer needs, improve their health, and be a force for good in the world. This is your chance to work in a truly supportive environment and be a part of a progressive organization dedicated to the well-being of their customers, team members, and communities.

Why Work with Chamberlain?

Chamberlain Advisors is a veteran-owned business that provides human capital solutions across a wide range of industries and engagement types. Chamberlain candidates benefit from our unique hiring and interviewing process which has been designed to increase the likelihood that they will be successful in their job searches. This is achieved through our 5-step recruitment process, ensuring a top-of-the-line candidate experience. Find out what makes us different; apply to Chamberlain today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chamberlain Advisors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Chamberlain Advisors complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Chamberlain Advisors expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Chamberlain Advisors' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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