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Benefits Specialist
Cunningham Children’s Home – Urbana, IL
At Cunningham Children’s Home, we are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive space where young people can learn, heal, and grow. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team.
The Benefits Specialist will play a key role in supporting our employees by administering benefits, as well as leave and workers comp programs.
What We’re Looking For
- Detail-oriented and organized – accurate with HRIS, benefit details and compliance, and reporting deadlines.
- Knowledgeable in benefits and employment law – understands FMLA, ADA, ACA, OSHA, and workers’ compensation.
- Strong communicator – approachable, clear when explaining benefits and leave policies, and supportive with employees.
- Collaborative team player – works well with HR, accounting, supervisors, and external vendors.
Above all, the Benefits Specialist will help carry out our HR team mission:
“People are our purpose. We support and empower all to create hope.”
Key Responsibilities
- Benefits Administration: Manage all aspects of employee benefits, including enrollments, open enrollment, payroll coordination, and compliance with regulations.
- 401(k) & Compliance: Oversee the agency’s 401(k) plan, including audits, plan testing, and 5500 filings.
- Employee Leaves: Assist with leave requests while ensuring compliance with policies, FMLA, and related regulations.
- Workers' Compensation: Manage claims and return-to-work procedures.
- Compliance & Reporting: Stay current on laws related to benefits, leaves, workers’ compensation, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in HR or related field (equivalent experience/certifications may substitute).
- Minimum 2 years of HR and/or benefits administration experience.
- SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.
Job Type
Benefits Specialist, Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shift
Benefits
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Holiday pay and paid time off
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance (DCA)
- Employee wellness program
- Short-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
