Title: Benefits Analyst

Location: Chicago Il

Type: CONTRACT 5 months

Pay Rate: 30/hour

Schedule: 40 hours/week, 8-5 pm M-F Onsite

Worksite Location: Chicago

Degree preferred. Resource to assist with ACA clean up and processes improvement. HR Benefits experience, with experience administering the Affordable Care Act as well as being well versed in Excel (VLOOKUPS, pivot tables, comparing spreadsheets). PeopleSoft a plus. Also, seeking strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 541 Fairbanks Ct., Chicago, IL 60611

Benefits Analyst Responsibilities:

• Administering benefits, leave of absence (LOA), and workers’ compensation processes.
• Reporting benefits plan information to upper management.
• Holding meetings to discuss the details of a benefits program with employees and orientating new employees in terms of benefits.
• Coordinating staff workshops after identifying effective and innovative ways to communicate about benefits.
• Providing information to explain changes in benefits to employees and answering employee queries about benefits policies.
• Identifying and practicing proven strategies to attract desirable personnel.
• Ensuring that policies are renewed on time so that they do not lapse.
• Managing payroll deductions and managing wellness programs to minimize health insurance costs.
• Conducting audits of benefits packages and policies to ensure that the company’s processes are compliant.
• Understanding the legal issues with regard to salaries, pay equity, and LOA by reading relevant articles, making use of personal networks, and attending workshops with other professionals.

Benefits Analyst Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of state and local laws governing leave such as ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and FMLA to ensure compliance.
• Excellent analytical skills to research and evaluate benefits programs to make informed choices.
• The ability to present information clearly and in a manner that is understandable to managers and employees and to answer questions.
• Excellent writing skills for reports and benefits information.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Affordable Care Act: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60611 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60611: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person