Benefits Specialist II (Hybrid)

ERIE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER • Chicago, IL

4d • $62,000 - $74,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Benefits Specialist II oversees the administration, compliance, and communication of Erie’s benefit plans, including its self-funded health plans. The role partners with internal stakeholders and external vendors to improve program effectiveness and provide an exceptional team member experience through meaningful benefits offerings.

This position manages the day-to-day administration and implementation of health and welfare, retirement, life and disability insurance, voluntary and supplemental benefits, wellness programs, and the Employee Assistance Program. It supports competitive, cost-effective benefits strategies and analyzes plan performance, utilization, and employee participation.

The Benefits Specialist II monitors compliance with applicable benefits laws and regulations, coordinates required filings and plan testing, and serves as a resource for employees, managers, supervisors, and internal stakeholders. The role interprets benefits and leave policies, resolves complex inquiries, coordinates wellness and benefits education, supports HR administration and system enhancements, and provides backup support to other Benefits Team members as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, health administration, or a related field; equivalent progressive experience in human resources or benefits administration; or an associate degree with two years of related experience.
• Minimum three years of professional experience in human resources or benefits administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including Excel.
• Prior experience using an HRIS platform.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with team members from various backgrounds.
• Ability to multitask, stay highly organized, focus on efficiency, and take a solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to build trust and confidence among staff and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Benefits administration experience in a healthcare provider organization.
• Paycom experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day administration, coordination, and implementation of health and welfare, retirement, life and disability insurance, voluntary and supplemental benefits, wellness, and Employee Assistance Program offerings.
• Support the development and execution of competitive, cost-effective benefits strategies.
• Analyze benefit plan performance, utilization, and employee participation.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, IRS, and DOL requirements.
• Ensure timely annual filings and plan testing, including Form 5500 filings, plan nondiscrimination testing, Medicare Part D reporting, and ACA fees.
• Maintain current knowledge of benefits-related laws and regulations.
• Interpret benefits and leave policies, resolve complex inquiries, and promote consistent application of policies and procedures for employees, managers, supervisors, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate wellness initiatives, EAP services and training, and benefits education that promote employee engagement, equitable access, and cultural awareness.
• Partner with HR team members to support benefits administration, system enhancements, and a positive employee experience.
• Provide backup support to other Benefits Team members as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account for health care or childcare.
• 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary.
• Annual paid time off starting at 20 days.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Annual merit increases.
• Room for growth and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level