Benefits Specialist
: Job Details :

Job Title: Benefits Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Nonprofit

Compensation: $30 – $32 / Hour

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Hybrid schedule – 3 days onsite, 2 remote

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a large nonprofit religious organization that serves communities through schools, ministries, and outreach programs. This CONTRACT role provides the opportunity to support meaningful work in an organization with a long-standing history of service and education.

Job Description:

The Benefits Specialist will provide support in the administration and coordination of employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, and leave programs. This role will assist with compliance, vendor management, open enrollment, and employee inquiries. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, professional, and comfortable managing sensitive information while ensuring employees receive accurate and timely support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a point of contact for benefits-related questions, issues, and escalations with third-party vendors.
• Support compliance with federal and state regulations, including ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, and ADA.
• Assist with open enrollment activities, including vendor coordination and communication with employees.
• Review benefits documents, enrollment data, and invoices for accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR Operations to ensure leaves of absence and disability cases are processed appropriately.
• Support benefits-related projects and process improvements, including system updates and vendor transitions.
• Prepare and update communication materials and assist with employee education sessions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• 4+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required).
• Experience working with HRIS systems (UKG experience a plus).
• Strong knowledge of benefits laws and regulations (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, etc.).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Additional Details:

• Contract role covering a leave of absence (2 to 3 months, with potential extension).

Perks:

• Hybrid schedule with two remote days each week.
• Opportunity to support a mission-driven organization making a positive community impact.
• Gain experience with a large-scale benefits program in a respected nonprofit.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.