Operations Specialist II

Aon Corporation • Deerfield, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aon is looking for an Operations Specialist II in Bannockburn, IL. This opportunity is viewed as a business partner & advisor who assist varying levels of business unit and corporate personnel in providing analysis, information and data to support achievement of business plans. Additionally, responsible for pulling data via queries and implementing automation and process efficiencies. This role is located in Bannockburn, IL and will be hybrid (In office & remote). At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related work experience
• SQL experiencepreferred
• Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) experience preferred
• Excel, Access and database analytics
• Hands-on experience using Excel, including pivot tables, V-lookups, graphs, functions, links as well as working with external Client/System data preferred
• Strong analytical and financial skills with a customer service focus preferred
• a self-starter and independent individual who is able to work in a deadline driven environment
• Fosters teamwork:Works well with others in a group, cooperates with others, offers to help when needed, and fosters a team climate within the project group.
• Communicates effectively with others:Speaks and writes in a clear and concise manner to coworkers, supervisors and customers.
• Suggests and embraces improvement and drives for results:Makes suggestions to improve quality in processes, site work flow and functionality; driving above and beyond the status quo.
• Plans & organizes:Sets priorities, plans and coordinates work activities so that work objectives are accomplished on time.
• Acts with integrity: Demonstrates consistency between words and behavior; consistently behaves in a manner that maintains and enhances Aon’s reputation for ethical dealings; commits to and accepts accountability for results, obligations and standards of conduct; and has the courage to speak up for clients, employees, and shareholders’ interests.
• Commitment to client service: Proactively assesses, identifies, and responds to the needs of internal clients, ensures they are addressed quickly and accurately. Consistently meets or exceeds service expectations. Establishes and achieves agreed upon measures of client satisfaction. Places the needs of the business and clients above personal needs when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Manages conflict:Develops and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and customers, and effectively handles conflict situations.
• Establishes effective relationships:Builds rapport with managers & other Aon colleagues, external clients and vendors; utilized appropriate resources to be successful.
• Applies job and technical knowledge:Applies specialized knowledge, tools and methodologies within the UiPath and SQL development discipline to enhance organizational performance. Stays abreast of technical developments within the discipline, as well as within the broader business arena.

Responsibilities

• Works across business units to provide direction on actions needed to clear open accounts receivable
• Oversee the review and resolution of outstanding financial transactions
• Support cash management initiatives
• Create and analyze complex operational reports
• Work with finance and account team to produce ad-hoc reports
• Collaborate with colleagues from other locations and departments to facilitate data requirements
• Follow standard practices in technology development within the department
• Assist with proactive management of team deliverables
• Policy Management System conversion testing and support
• Perform research to resolve complex discrepancies or client servicing challenges
• Ensures requests received are processed within applicable service level agreement
• Ad hoc analysis utilizing Aon systems and databases
• Identify trends and work with leadership to develop action plans
• Business decision support
• Aggregate and consolidate Operational and Financial reports
• Ensure company and division policies are practiced and supported
• Other responsibilities and enterprise duties as assigned
• Create operational reports for daily business processes
• Create ad-hoc reporting on an as needed basis
• Collaborate with colleagues from other locations to facilitate data requirements
• Relies on experience, judgment and best practices to plan and accomplish goals
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• an employee stock purchase plan
• consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• various types of leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• 15 days of paid vacation per year
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• optional personal insurance policies
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• commuter benefits
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

What This Job Offers

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