Benefits Specialist

Job Title: Benefits Specialist (Contract)

Location: Chicagoland Area

Industry: Nonprofit

Compensation: $35 - $45/hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring for our client, a large nonprofit organization supporting multiple institutions nationwide.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist to oversee the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs during a one-month coverage assignment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of healthcare and retirement plans, benefits compliance, vendor management, and employee support. This individual will serve as a key resource for benefits-related questions while ensuring ongoing operations continue smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer employee healthcare, retirement, and wellness benefit programs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with benefit providers, brokers, and third-party administrators.
• Ensure compliance with applicable benefits regulations and plan requirements.
• Support retirement plan administration, including 403(b) plans.
• Review and maintain benefit-related data, reports, and documentation.
• Assist with leave administration processes as needed.
• Utilize Excel and HR systems to manage benefit records and reporting.
• Partner with HR and payroll teams to ensure accurate benefit administration.
• Help maintain uninterrupted benefits operations during leadership transition.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in benefits administration, benefits management, or total rewards.
• Strong understanding of healthcare plans, retirement plans, and benefits compliance.
• Experience working with vendors, carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Workday.
• Knowledge of regulations such as ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and related benefit requirements is highly preferred.
• Must have access to and be comfortable using a personal laptop for the duration of the assignment.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Details:

• Contract assignment 30 days

Perks:

• Fully remote opportunity.
• Immediate start date.
• Exposure to a large, complex benefits environment.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact during a critical transition period.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.