Senior Benefits Analyst

$100,000 - $120,000 yearly
Job Category: Human Resources
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 152752
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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At LaSalle Network, we partner with leading organizations to connect top talent with exceptional opportunities. We are currently seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst with pension experience to join a dynamic team at a well-established company in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by supporting the administration of various retirement benefit programs, including 401(k) and pension plans. 

Senior Benefits Analyst Responsibilities: 
  • Administer retirement plans, including defined benefit, defined contribution, supplemental retirement, and retiree medical and life plans
  • Audit retirement plan eligibility and participant data, ensuring accuracy of employee and employer 401(k) contributions, and resolve discrepancies with internal systems and record-keepers
  • Oversee loan administration to ensure compliance with loan terms and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with HR, auditors, finance, legal, and actuaries on retirement-related matters
  • Prepare and submit 5500 annual filings
  • Process life insurance claims related to death benefits
  • Coordinate funding for retirement plans
  • Manage legal communications, such as Annual Funding Notices and Summary Annual Reports
  • Process Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency
  • Lead special projects, such as file feed enhancements and total reward statement data collection and testing
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Senior Benefits Analyst Requirements: 
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in employee retirement benefits
  • Pension experience is required
  • Demonstrated experience managing benefits for unionized and non-unionized employees is required
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and Word (e.g., mail merge) 
  • Hands-on experience utilizing Workday HRIS system
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • In-depth knowledge of retirement legislation and compliance requirements
  • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
  • Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources
  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on customer service

Senior Benefits Analyst Benefits: 
  • Competitive wages and bonus opportunities  
  • Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost  
  • Short-and long-term disability programs 
  • Competitive retirement plans  
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 
  • Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options  
  • Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays  
  • Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company 
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Wellness program 

If you are interested in this position and meet the required qualifications, please apply today!  

Thank you,  

Libbie Bird  
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.

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