Are you passionate about making a difference in employees’ lives through exceptional benefits administration? A renowned academic institution in Chicago is looking for a Benefits Specialist to join its dynamic HR team. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with incredible growth potential for the right candidate.
The Benefits Director is eager to welcome a proactive, solutions-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to bring fresh ideas to the table. If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, grow your career, and work with a collaborative team, this is the opportunity for you!
Benefits Specialist Responsibilities:
- Administer and manage comprehensive benefits plans, including health, dental, vision and 403(b) plans
- Oversee FMLA administration, troubleshoot employee inquiries, and provide exceptional customer service
- Guide employees through the benefits enrollment process during weekly orientations
- Act as the go-to liaison between employees and vendors, resolving benefits-related concerns with ease
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding, focusing on automating workflows and improving efficiency
- Develop and enhance workflows to elevate the department’s operations
- Work effectively with both union and non-union populations, showcasing adaptability and professionalism
- Utilize PeopleSoft and other systems to support automation and ensure seamless benefits administration
Benefits Specialist Requirements:
- 2+ years in benefits administration with a strong understanding of FMLA processes
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups, and data matching) and experience with PeopleSoft is a plus
- Be a detail-oriented, adaptable professional with strong follow-up skills and a passion for helping others
- Be a solutions-driven mindset with the ability to improve processes and workflows
- Experience working with union and non-union environments is a bonus!
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Be part of a prestigious institution with a mission-driven culture
- Enjoy the opportunity to grow and advance your career in a supportive environment
- Make a meaningful impact by improving employees’ experiences and streamlining processes
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a role where your expertise is valued, apply today!
Thank you,
Lindi Presta
Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.
