Employee Benefits Specialist

Empowered Staffing is partnered with a leading independent insurance agency based in the Chicagoland area. With over 75 years of experience, our client offers both personal and corporate insurance, and has been recognized as a top Employee Benefits and Life Insurance agency. Due to growth, our client is excited to add a Benefits Specialist to their Group Insurance team, specifically supporting Employee Benefits. This role will work closely with the Account Managers and Account Executives.

Responsibilities:

· Assist in managing and coordinating various aspects of employee benefits administration.

· Gather and organize vendor and client information for marketing purposes.

· Prepare and send Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to carriers.

· Create and review proposal data and spreadsheets for client presentations, ensuring accuracy.

· Handle routine client service tasks, including claims, enrollments, and terminations.

· Coordinate the implementation of new benefits plans and updates to current plans.

· Maintain client communications, such as open enrollment materials and employee benefits guides.

· Review benefit plan summaries and carrier documents for accuracy.

· Conduct audits on billing, enrollments, and deductions.

· Assist with compliance-related projects, including 5500 filings, wrap documents, and COBRA renewals.

Qualifications:

· Prior experience working for an insurance brokerage/agency (preferred)

· Experience in employee benefits (preferred)

· Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills

· Proficiency in MS Excel (required)

· Strong work ethic, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits:

· Growth and professional development opportunities

· Flexible work environment (hybrid)

· Comprehensive employer sponsored benefits package (BCBS)

· Employer paid short term and long term disability

· Retirement plans

· PTO