Strategic Benefits Administrator

Encore; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore in Schiller Park, IL seeks a Benefits Specialist to oversee daily benefits administration across health, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement plans. You’ll partner with vendors, maintain enrollment materials, and ensure proper reporting while safeguarding data privacy.

The role requires 3+ years of benefits experience, strong HR knowledge and excellent communication skills, with a focus on accuracy and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least 3 years benefits administration experience.
• Extensive knowledge of HR, Benefits and Payroll processes.
• Knowledge of employment laws including FMLA and ADA.
• Excellent verbal/written communications and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong time management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Evaluate, document and maintain internal benefit procedures to reduce costs or increase efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA and related regulations.
• Analyze employee data and process all group plan billings timely.
• Distribute and maintain health enrollment materials and eligibility changes.
• Consult and advise employees on eligibility, coverage and 401(k) plan.
• Oversee monthly eligibility in line with plan guidelines.
• Audit enrollment elections and deductions in HRIS.
• Create and run benefit reports for HR customers.

Skills

Benefits administration

HR knowledge

Payroll processes

Microsoft Office

HRIS software (Ultimate Software)

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Job description

Encore in Schiller Park, IL seeks a Benefits Specialist to oversee daily benefits administration across health, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement plans. You’ll partner with vendors, maintain enrollment materials, and ensure proper reporting while safeguarding data privacy.

The role requires 3+ years of benefits experience, strong HR knowledge and excellent communication skills, with a focus on accuracy and customer service in a fast-paced environment.