Senior Benefits Associate

Senior Benefits AssociateA well-established human capital management group, servicing over 700 employees, across 20+ different companies, has an exciting opportunity located on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Position is a complex benefits role, with multi-employer, multi-state platforms in various industries, including real estate financial services, high net worth family offices, private equity, property management, and security services. Role includes work on retirement, health, and other company-sponsored benefit plans. You would be joining a team of collaborative, highly motivated, services oriented, human resources, benefits and payroll professionals who enjoy the camaraderie of the group and support one another regardless of function. Responsibilities Include:Handle participant inquiries regarding benefit programs, eligibility; assist with claim processing issues.Conduct Benefit Orientations for newly hired employees.Maintain compliant COBRA notification processes for each plan; federal and state.Maintain, update and audit benefit eligibility/elections in multiple databases – i.e. benefits/payroll, insurance carrier, and 401(k) recordkeeper websites.Administer Commuter and Parking Pre-tax plans Ventra/RTA.Manage Employee Benefit communication materials.Facilitate STD claims submission to carrier, follow up on determinations, and communicate status updates to the participant and the HR team.Work with payroll to confirm accurate benefit deductions, including new hire catch up deductions as needed, and HSA employer subsidy amounts.Continue the work of fostering positive relationships with employees, clients, brokers, vendors, and HR team members.Qualifications:Position requires at least 3-5 years of experience working in a participant recordkeeping and benefit administration role with elevated responsibilities.Four- year college degree highly preferred. Additional benefits certifications a plus.Direct hands on, daily use of HRIS software, preferably ADP Workforce Now or similar web-based platforms. Must have ability to create ad hoc reports, maximize self service functions for users, and use HRIS to manage benefits enrollment events.Must be willing to execute a multitude of tasks while simultaneously addressing unexpected employee matters, often on tight deadlines.Knowledgeable in compensation and benefit design principles.Highly organized and detail oriented.Proficiency in Microsoft excel including v-lookups, pivot tables, and Microsoft word.Excellent verbal and written skills.Professionally handle sensitive employee matters with speed and sensitivity, working in cooperation with HR team.Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations impacting benefits. Applicants must live in reasonable commuting distance from North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL location. While a hybrid schedule includes both in-office and remote work, team members will participate in a rotational schedule to work in the corporate office only several days per month (more during initial training) but must have flexibility to come to office on additional days when business needs require. Reimbursement for relocation is not budgeted for this position nor are transportation/lodging costs for corporate office visits. 900Work employees are eligible to participate in a high deductible medical plan with a Company provided health savings account contribution, a dental plan, 401(k) Plan with a match, short term and long term disability plans and enjoy a Flex Time Off policy. It is 900Work, LLC’s policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of its employment practices and to assure that there will be no discrimination against any employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law. Employment decisions, including decisions regarding hiring and promotion, will be based on factors consistent with the principles of equal employment. No calls, please. You must complete screener questions for your application to be considered.