Benefits Implementation (workday)

Benefits Implementation & Operations Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional for our client in Chicago supporting benefits implementation and ongoing operations. This role is critical to ensuring a smooth transition for new vendors and delivering a seamless experience for employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Play an integral role in onboarding new benefits vendors, ensuring they go live smoothly and successfully.
• Support all aspects of end-to-end implementation, including contracting, system integration, internal communications, and change management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to drive efficient, compliant, and effective program rollouts.
• Provide timely and accurate support for day-to-day benefits operations, maintaining a high level of precision and responsiveness.
• Guide and support employees throughout the change management process, ensuring clarity and a positive experience.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive policies, procedures, and communications to support effective plan administration.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and assist with regulatory compliance and reporting.
• Work closely with the HRIS team to ensure system data accuracy and correct eligibility logic.
• Serve as a key liaison with benefits vendors to quickly resolve issues and uphold plan integrity.

Technical skills: MS Office Suite (Advanced Excel skills and experience pulling, analyzing, and visualizing data) Workday

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of experience
• Thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, Section 125, HSA and ACA requirements
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly

Pay Details: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour

Search managed by: Cynthia Varela

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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