HR Generalist/Employee Benefits Specialist

Elim Christian Services•Crestwood, IL

1d•$63,000 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping employees navigate their benefits and supporting a positive workplace experience? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact every day? If so, we invite you to join the Elim team. At Elim, we are committed to supporting both our employees and the individuals we serve. We prioritize employee well-being by offering unique benefits, including complimentary unlimited virtual counseling services for all staff members. We believe work should be both rewarding and enjoyable. That's why we foster a positive, team-oriented culture with employee appreciation events and activities throughout the year, including donut and ice cream days, canvas painting parties, a complimentary Thanksgiving lunch, and much more. In addition to a welcoming workplace, we offer work hours that promote a healthy work-life balance, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional success.

Requirements

Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrates capacity to manage multiple demands while maintaining priorities.
Proactively seeks solutions to issues before they become problems.
Ability to handle appropriately handle confidential information.
Ability to communicate and collaborate in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change.
Proficiency in Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum of (2) years of progressive human resources experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, personalized benefits plan, disability insurance, behavioral health support and retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
Conduct benefits orientation for new employees and assist employees with enrollment, changes, and benefits related questions. Follow up to make sure enrollments are completed and properly documented.
Process benefit plan enrollments, changes and terminations including COBRA in a timely and accurate manner.
Provide guidance and assistance to employees and managers about benefit matters and respond to inquiries relating to these matters.
Coordinate open enrollment activities including communications and education.
Prepare and develop communication and educational materials regarding benefits package and provide employees with education regarding various plans and utilization.
Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure timely processing of enrollments and changes.
Evaluate benefits package to meet the needs of a changing workforce.
Develop and maintain employee benefit procedures.
Verify, assemble and scan all documentation related to benefits into employee’s electronic file.
Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and work collaboratively with Payroll to ensure accurate deductions. Invoice employees for premiums for benefit plans while out on leave.
Serve as liaison between employees, insurance carriers, brokers and third-party administrators to resolve benefits issues.
Track and report on data on benefit related information.
Assist with benefits reporting and compliance requirements including ACA reporting, Form 5500 filings and annual audits.
Review FMLA requests, determine eligibility, prepare appropriate paperwork, communicate rights and responsibilities, and complete certification process including extensions, approvals and denials.
Stay current on federal and state regulations and legislation that may impact FMLA.
Communicate on the status of request(s) with supervisors.
Maintain time records for all staff on continuous leaves.
Track time used, recertifications and individuals nearing the limit
Track and compile reports from database as needed.
Provide guidance and support to employees and managers regarding HR policies, standards, procedures, and employment related matters.
Support recruitment efforts including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and onboarding.
Maintain electronic employee personnel files and HRIS records to including managing I-9 records.
Assist with various HR functions, events, and activities.
Responsible for knowing all policies and procedures and being able to inform administration and staff of them as well as suggestions for future changes.
Performs other duties as requested