Benefits Associate

Role Description

Huron Consulting Group (Huron) is seeking a Benefits Associate. This role will partner closely with the Benefits team to support stock administration and financial benefits operations across Huron’s global retirement, equity, stock ownership, and executive benefit programs, while also delivering data-driven insights through statistical and financial analysis.

The Benefits team at Huron provides program management, governance, and compliance across a diverse portfolio of benefits supporting employees in the United States, Canada, India, Singapore, Switzerland, France, and the United Kingdom. The team operates in a dynamic, high-growth environment where efficiency, collaboration, and employee impact are equally critical.

This position reports to the Director, Financial and Executive Benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day administration of the U.S. 401(k) plan and non-qualified Deferred Compensation program, including contribution funding, employee communications, and compliance activities.
• Assist with administration of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Support equity and stock plan administration, partnering with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Lead executive benefit plan administration, including renewals and plan implementations.
• Assist with administration and funding of spending account programs.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and help resolve vendor integration and data issues.
• Analyze benefits data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities; translate insights into actionable recommendations and employee-facing communications.
• Respond to employee, HR, and internal stakeholder inquiries related to benefits programs.
• Support additional benefits initiatives and projects, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Sound financial acumen and critical thinking capabilities.
• Advanced technical aptitude: Strong quantitative, analytical, and Excel skills.
• Workday experience strongly preferred.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of equity plans, deferred compensation, and 401(k) programs.
• Global equity and retirement plan experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and consistency.
• Human Resources experience supporting benefits programs and ensuring compliance with IRS and DOL regulations.
• Central Time Zone & Eastern Time Zone working hours preferred.

Requirements

• Strong Excel and analytical capabilities are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

• Estimated base salary range: $70,000 - $90,000.
• Total estimated compensation range (including annual incentive compensation): $80,500 - $103,500.
• Eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental, and vision coverage and other wellness programs.