Benefits Analyst
Chicago
Regular
MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES
As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.
If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!
YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE
We are looking for a Benefits Analyst in 401 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611 USA. Your mission will be to:
* Must have experience managing leave of absences

• Administer all company benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, leaves of absence, disability and voluntary benefits.
• Serve as a liaison between Merieux NutriSciences and third party benefits administrators and carriers in supporting Merieux's benefits programs including problem resolution, plan eligibility and compliance requirements.
• Facilitate new hire orientation/onboarding.
• Assist with the annual enrollment process.
• Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide carriers with accurate eligibility information.
• Perform ongoing audits of benefits related data.
• Assist managers and employees regarding benefit plan questions, claim issues, enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Draft, distribute and/or update all benefits materials, communications and plan documents.
• Effectively interpret FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
• Reconcile 401(k) contributions per pay period.
• Process carrier invoices.
• Perform other job duties and projects as assigned.

YOUR PROFILE
Required:

• Associates degree in HR or related field of study, but experience and/or training/certification may be substituted for education.
• Two years experience in HR and/or benefits administration.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field of study.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification.

Required skills:

• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google's G Suite or similar software.

WHY JOIN US?

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are , in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members , with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey?
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