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JOB TITLE: Senior Benefits Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
ORGANZIATION: Chicago Cubs
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, Total Rewards
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
COMPENSATION: Salary Range $75,000 - $85,000 USD
BEING PART OF THE TEAM
Our business is a team sport that began on a field with baseballs and bats and has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in sports and entertainment through Cubs baseball and live events. Our success is driven by our people, who work to create and inspire change in an engaging, collaborative and inclusive environment. As a team, we continue to build a culture on and off the field that delivers unforgettable experiences for one another, our fans and community. In support of that effort, we expect associates to work primarily in our office. Are you ready to be part of it?
OUR STORY
THE CHICAGO CUBS FRANCHISE The Chicago Cubs franchise, a charter member of Major League Baseball’s National League since 1876, has won the National League pennant 17 times and was the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles in the 1907 and 1908 seasons. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs made history again when the team won its first World Series in 108 years, ending the longest championship drought in North American sports. Known for its ivy-covered outfield walls, hand-operated scoreboard and famous Marquee, iconic Wrigley Field has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916 and is the second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. In 2009, the Ricketts family assumed ownership of the Chicago Cubs and established three main goals for the organization: Win the World Series, Preserve and Improve Wrigley Field, and Be a Good Neighbor.
HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:
The Senior Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering and managing associate benefit and retirement programs for front office, field staff and baseball operations. This role also manages the wellness program and employee recognition programs. Provides subject matter expertise on benefits by providing analysis, support, education, and training for associates and key stakeholders.
THE DAY-TO-DAY: • Core job responsibilities in order of importance • Administer all benefit programs to include retirement (401K and profit sharing), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, life, voluntary life and accidental death and disability. • Assist in annual benefits renewal and lead annual open enrollment. • Partner with benefits broker to analyze current benefits, utilization, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in the marketplace. • Assist on benefit projects related to vendor selection, new benefit program implementation and plan design evaluations. • Partner with HRIS Manager to ensure Workday configuration aligns with policies and plan documents. • Review and approve benefit transactions in Workday and complete an annual review of all benefit plan documents. Responsible for annual update and dissemination of documentation for employee benefit policies, plans and processes. • Prepare clear and concise communications for open enrollment, new associate orientation, benefits education and separation. Conduct orientation and other benefit presentations as needed. Maintain benefits intranet pages and other resources. • Oversee leaves-of-absence programs; partner with leave vendor and employees to ensure leave claims are processed timely. • Manage wellness program and track participation for program rewards. Align wellness utilization to overall medical insurance costs. • Administer employee recognition program. Ensure program remains aligned with values and overall people strategy; recommend changes as appropriate. • Maintain strong relationships with benefits broker and vendors. Work strategically to optimize utilization, data accuracy and ongoing associate support. • Support benefits enrollment and changes for eligible staff on union and MLB plans. • Assist with Total Rewards tasks and projects as needed. • Ensure compliance and governance with internal policies and external state and federal regulations, such as ERISA, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and FMLA. Responsible for completion of forms 5500, 1094/1095C, Non-Discrimination Testing, and benefit audits.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING: • Bachelor’s degree • 4 years of experience in benefits management, total rewards or HR • Demonstrated project management and process improvement skills • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and partners at all levels of the organization • Strong analysis and problem-solving skills • Ability to manage difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues • Proactive initiative-taker with the ability to manage competing priorities • Strong service mindset; ensure questions are responded to in a timely way, issues are fully resolved and status and resolution is communicated • High Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
WHAT SETS YOU APART: • Previous experience with Workday • Experience designing and launching a wellness program • Compensation/Total Rewards experience and interest to grow into a combined benefits and compensation role
TOTAL REWARDS: • On-site parking • Transit benefits • Paid time off: Personal, Sick, Vacation Time, Office Holidays & Winter Break • Flexible work arrangement • Casual work attire environment • Complimentary Meal & beverage plan • Cubs home game & spring training game ticket allotment • Access to campus wide Wrigley Field events & pre-sales • 401K Plan Employee Contribution & Employer Match • Benefit Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance • Health & Wellness engagement & programming • Variety of associate special events, volunteer opportunities and partnership discounts • Tuition Reimbursement • Free access to EV charging stations
* This job posting includes the anticipated compensation, which reflects the hourly rate or salary range the Chicago Cubs and its affiliates are considering for this role in the specified location(s) as of the posting date. Where anticipated compensation is a salary range, the actual base salary offered within that range will be reflective of the candidate’s skills and experience.
The Chicago Cubs and its affiliates embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents all communities. We hold ourselves accountable to include new and different voices in our organization. Everyone is welcome here, and we celebrate what makes each of us unique.
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
ORGANZIATION: Chicago Cubs
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, Total Rewards
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
COMPENSATION: Salary Range $75,000 - $85,000 USD
BEING PART OF THE TEAM
Our business is a team sport that began on a field with baseballs and bats and has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in sports and entertainment through Cubs baseball and live events. Our success is driven by our people, who work to create and inspire change in an engaging, collaborative and inclusive environment. As a team, we continue to build a culture on and off the field that delivers unforgettable experiences for one another, our fans and community. In support of that effort, we expect associates to work primarily in our office. Are you ready to be part of it?
OUR STORY
THE CHICAGO CUBS FRANCHISE The Chicago Cubs franchise, a charter member of Major League Baseball’s National League since 1876, has won the National League pennant 17 times and was the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles in the 1907 and 1908 seasons. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs made history again when the team won its first World Series in 108 years, ending the longest championship drought in North American sports. Known for its ivy-covered outfield walls, hand-operated scoreboard and famous Marquee, iconic Wrigley Field has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916 and is the second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. In 2009, the Ricketts family assumed ownership of the Chicago Cubs and established three main goals for the organization: Win the World Series, Preserve and Improve Wrigley Field, and Be a Good Neighbor.
HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:
The Senior Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering and managing associate benefit and retirement programs for front office, field staff and baseball operations. This role also manages the wellness program and employee recognition programs. Provides subject matter expertise on benefits by providing analysis, support, education, and training for associates and key stakeholders.
THE DAY-TO-DAY: • Core job responsibilities in order of importance • Administer all benefit programs to include retirement (401K and profit sharing), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, life, voluntary life and accidental death and disability. • Assist in annual benefits renewal and lead annual open enrollment. • Partner with benefits broker to analyze current benefits, utilization, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in the marketplace. • Assist on benefit projects related to vendor selection, new benefit program implementation and plan design evaluations. • Partner with HRIS Manager to ensure Workday configuration aligns with policies and plan documents. • Review and approve benefit transactions in Workday and complete an annual review of all benefit plan documents. Responsible for annual update and dissemination of documentation for employee benefit policies, plans and processes. • Prepare clear and concise communications for open enrollment, new associate orientation, benefits education and separation. Conduct orientation and other benefit presentations as needed. Maintain benefits intranet pages and other resources. • Oversee leaves-of-absence programs; partner with leave vendor and employees to ensure leave claims are processed timely. • Manage wellness program and track participation for program rewards. Align wellness utilization to overall medical insurance costs. • Administer employee recognition program. Ensure program remains aligned with values and overall people strategy; recommend changes as appropriate. • Maintain strong relationships with benefits broker and vendors. Work strategically to optimize utilization, data accuracy and ongoing associate support. • Support benefits enrollment and changes for eligible staff on union and MLB plans. • Assist with Total Rewards tasks and projects as needed. • Ensure compliance and governance with internal policies and external state and federal regulations, such as ERISA, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and FMLA. Responsible for completion of forms 5500, 1094/1095C, Non-Discrimination Testing, and benefit audits.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING: • Bachelor’s degree • 4 years of experience in benefits management, total rewards or HR • Demonstrated project management and process improvement skills • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and partners at all levels of the organization • Strong analysis and problem-solving skills • Ability to manage difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues • Proactive initiative-taker with the ability to manage competing priorities • Strong service mindset; ensure questions are responded to in a timely way, issues are fully resolved and status and resolution is communicated • High Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
WHAT SETS YOU APART: • Previous experience with Workday • Experience designing and launching a wellness program • Compensation/Total Rewards experience and interest to grow into a combined benefits and compensation role
TOTAL REWARDS: • On-site parking • Transit benefits • Paid time off: Personal, Sick, Vacation Time, Office Holidays & Winter Break • Flexible work arrangement • Casual work attire environment • Complimentary Meal & beverage plan • Cubs home game & spring training game ticket allotment • Access to campus wide Wrigley Field events & pre-sales • 401K Plan Employee Contribution & Employer Match • Benefit Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance • Health & Wellness engagement & programming • Variety of associate special events, volunteer opportunities and partnership discounts • Tuition Reimbursement • Free access to EV charging stations
* This job posting includes the anticipated compensation, which reflects the hourly rate or salary range the Chicago Cubs and its affiliates are considering for this role in the specified location(s) as of the posting date. Where anticipated compensation is a salary range, the actual base salary offered within that range will be reflective of the candidate’s skills and experience.
The Chicago Cubs and its affiliates embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents all communities. We hold ourselves accountable to include new and different voices in our organization. Everyone is welcome here, and we celebrate what makes each of us unique.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
