Benefits Specialist (Northfield, IL)

Job Summary Under general supervision, ensure quality, cost-effective benefits that meet company financial targets. Day to day liaison with outsourced benefit administration providers and third party plan administrators to ensure quality service and accuracy. Identify and implement improvements to benefit programs.Job Description MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS : Education : Bachelor’s Degree Work Experience : At least 2 years employee benefit administration experience. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : HRIS and reporting software experience and skills. Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word / Microsoft Office Suite Position requires maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Quality management. Analytical research skills. PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS : Certification / Licensure : Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Knowledge of benefit practices, trends, methods and pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit programs including, but not limited to : ERISA, FMLA, Section 125, Workers’ Compensation, Medicare / Social Security, OSHA, ADA and COBRA, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing compensation HRIS and reporting software experience Bilingual (Spanish). Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position : $68,640.00 - $99,320.00 AnnualThe actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and / or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here . For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here . Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.