What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Manager position at APR Consulting?
APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Benefits Manager
Location: Chicago, IL 60612
Position: Benefits Manager
Pay Rate: $40-45/hr DOE
Duration: 78 weeks/18 months
Expected Shift: 8am-5pm, 40hrs/week
Job Summary
Hybrid; possible potential for conversion.
The Benefits Lead supports the implementation and administration of health and welfare benefits programs, practices and policies. Manages relationships with third party vendors in support of the organization’s benefits philosophy and policies and serves as an advocate for employees to ensure excellent service. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
The post Benefits Manager first appeared on APR Consulting.
Location: Chicago, IL 60612
Position: Benefits Manager
Pay Rate: $40-45/hr DOE
Duration: 78 weeks/18 months
Expected Shift: 8am-5pm, 40hrs/week
Job Summary
Hybrid; possible potential for conversion.
The Benefits Lead supports the implementation and administration of health and welfare benefits programs, practices and policies. Manages relationships with third party vendors in support of the organization’s benefits philosophy and policies and serves as an advocate for employees to ensure excellent service. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Leads the Benefits Team in the daily administration of all benefit programs, policies, and procedures.
- Implements and maintains processes and procedures to ensure benefit programs are administered in compliance with the law and with plan documents.
- Leads by managing ongoing relationships with external vendors and consultants to ensure a smooth delivery of all benefit programs.
- Leads the planning, preparation and distribution of written and verbal benefits communications for employees with internal and external benefits communication teams so that they are consistent with the Rush Mission/Vision/ Values.
- Develops, organizes, and tracks workflow and processes completed by the Benefits team.
- Validates and coordinates the work of the Benefit Analysts.
- Identifies, suggests and implements ongoing process improvements.
- Leads the annual Open Enrollment process.
- Acts as liaison to the Employee Service Center.
- Acts as the knowledge resource for employees and benefit team members.
- Assists with the hiring, training and reviewing performance of benefits staff.
- Participates in benefit surveys.
- Additional duties and projects as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or related field.
- Seven years of progressive related work experience in the management of employee benefits.
- Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required to interact with and influence a wide range of internal and external constituencies.
- Excellent independent judgment and the ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Highly organized to effectively plan, track, evaluate and follow-up on multiple priorities for multiple people.
- Ability to exhibit a sense of urgency around customer service to model behavior for others.
- Ability and willingness to approach tasks with a spirit of collaboration and high degree of initiative in order to problem solve with peers and customers.
- Must be approachable, dependable and a self-starter. Possesses and demonstrates the ability to quickly grasp the essence of an issue or problem and a curiosity to uncover facts as well as the follow through to build/recommend solutions.
- Desire and ability to either build a long-lasting solution or to provide a quick fix, and the judgment and expertise to distinguish which is appropriate in the given circumstance.
- CEBS
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
The post Benefits Manager first appeared on APR Consulting.
Salary : $40 - $45
