HR Source Staffing Hiring for Benefits Specialist Job at McHenry, IL Full Time

Temp to possible hire Benefits Specialist for education business. Assist with employee benefits questions and plans in compliance with all legal, financial, and reporting requirements.

*3 Month Temp Period

Manage all functions associated with the employee benefits, including, but not limited to health insurance, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance (LTD), basic and voluntary life insurance, deferred compensation plans and flexible spending account plans.

Assist with annual employee benefit open enrollment.

Update all benefit materials and booklets accordingly.

Prepare employee benefit communication materials to inform employees of plan benefits, changes, and updates.

Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws pertaining to employee benefits and report necessary or suggested changes to management.

Maintain all medical information files in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Serve as contact for HIPAA violation complaints and Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights and other legal entities compliance reviews.

Coordinate the transfer of data to benefit vendors, plan providers, auditors, and consultants as needed.

Participates in ad hoc committees related to employee benefits as needed.

Create annual census data report for long-term disability that includes employee names, data of birth, annual salary, position title, benefited date, sex, Social Security #, etc.

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
-Bachelor�s Degree Preferred
Proficient with Excel (VLOOKUP Preferred)
-Knowledge of employee benefits including managing leave, retirement programs, medical, dental, vision, disability plans, FMLA, deferred compensation programs, etc.
-Strong customer focus; ability to manage multiple priorities; ability to communicate across employee groups and levels; detail-oriented and ability to supervise other employees.
-Experience working with HRIS.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 – $26.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mchenry, IL 60050: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Benefits Knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location