Senior Benefits Consultant

HCSC•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development. Job Summary BASIC FUNCTION HCSC is looking for a dynamic individual to join its Corporate Benefits team! This position is responsible for developing, implementing and managing the organization's Employee & Retiree Benefit Programs and policies including all Health & Welfare Plans, as well as work/life/time-off policies and programs in addition to ensuring benefit programs support the organization's strategic objectives and the Human Resources Value Proposition to attract, develop and retain high quality diverse employees. Will also be responsible for monitoring legislation and industry developments; managing benefit program vendors and ensuring the Human Resources Service Center has a clear understanding of benefit policies and programs. This role is hybrid/flex and requires in-office visibility three days per week, working from home the other two days. NOTE: relocation will not be provided; sponsorship is not offered either now or in the future

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Human Resources OR 5 direct years of equivalent work experience; CEBS certification preferred.
Five (5) direct years experience working with health and welfare benefit plans; health insurance industry background preferred.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Exceptional written/verbal skills to present to C-suite, HR, and employees.
Proficiency with Workday and benefits related administration platforms.

Nice To Haves

CEBS certification
Healthcare industry background.
In-depth knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and other relevant laws.

Responsibilities

Developing, implementing and managing the organization's Employee & Retiree Benefit Programs and policies including all Health & Welfare Plans, as well as work/life/time-off policies and programs
Ensuring benefit programs support the organization's strategic objectives and the Human Resources Value Proposition to attract, develop and retain high quality diverse employees.
Monitoring legislation and industry developments
Managing benefit program vendors
Ensuring the Human Resources Service Center has a clear understanding of benefit policies and programs.