Benefits Specialist

Description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities.

For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring afull-time Benefits Specialist. Responsible forthe overall administration of Benefits and processing. Benefits and Perks : LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages :

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Salary $60,000-$70,000 / Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions :

• Assist with the maintenance of employee benefit files, maintain group benefits database, and update employee records.
• Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
• Assist with day-to-day benefits administration and processing.
• Receive incoming calls and address Benefit Support emails.
• Collect and track co-pays, payments, and reimbursements.
• Assist with the initial paperwork and information gathering.
• Assist with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment.
• Prepare funding requests for FSA / HAS.
• Oversee the ongoing enrollments into the benefit plans and processes changes as needed.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and / or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of related and progressive experience in the areas of Benefits or Human Resources required.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• VLookup experience highly preferred.
• Associates degree in related field preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• CPP certification, and / or SHRM certification preferred.
• Prior experience using Ceridian Dayforce preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive data with discretion.
• Experience meeting internal and external customer expectations, maintaining effective relationships by gaining and giving trust and respect, and a strong professional presence.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, resourceful, creative, highly dependable, efficient, and detailed oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc / computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.