Business Intelligence Specialist Lead

Introduction At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work, think of Gallagher. Overview We are seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of reporting solutions using Microsoft Power BI. This role combines hands‑on development with team leadership, working closely with business stakeholders and clients to translate data into actionable insights. You’ll play a key role in managing reporting initiatives, ensuring data accuracy, and delivering high‑quality BI solutions on time. How You'll Make An Impact Develop, maintain, and enhance reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI Perform ad hoc and recurring report analysis, design, and processing Partner with business, client, and technical teams to gather and define requirements Create clear functional and technical documentation and provide project status updates Lead and supervise a small team of onshore/offshore developers and QA resources to ensure timely delivery Monitor and ensure adherence to key Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Conduct unit testing to validate report accuracy and data integrity Provide training to business users and clients on BI tools and reporting solutions Serve as a project coordinator on key client initiatives as needed About You Bachelor’s degree (preferred in Computer/Information Science or Business/Commerce) Experience leading or supervising small teams of developers and QA analysts 3–5 years of hands‑on experience developing Power BI reports and applications Working knowledge of SQL, databases, and data retrieval concepts Familiarity with HTML and web technologies Work Traits Strong verbal and written communication skills Self-starter with a strong work ethic Flexible and adaptable; able to manage both planned and unplanned work Practical problem-solver with a focus on resolving issues Collaborative, respectful communicator with strong facilitation skills Comfortable working with senior leaders and external vendors Able to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines Able to work on a hybrid-model with our team in Rolling Meadows, IL Compensation And Benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one! Life and accident insurance 401(K) and Roth options Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) Educational expense reimbursement Paid parental leave Other Benefits Digital mental health services (Talkspace) Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) Training programs Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing Charitable matching gift program And more... We value inclusion and diversity Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as 'protected characteristics') by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gallagher