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4 results for Benefits Manager in Chicago, IL

Benefits Coordinator

Elmhurst, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Benefits Coordinator to support our client in Elmhurst, Illinois. This role focuses on administering employee benefit programs, resolving coverage and eligibility questions, and helping maintain accurate records across compensation and leave-related processes. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and practical experience handling benefits coordination, reporting, and FMLA-related activities. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Administer benefits enrollment and ongoing benefits processing, including medical insurance coordination and vendor relationship management with benefits providers.</li><li>Support payroll operations across two payrolls by managing back-end payroll activities and ensuring benefits data is accurate, clean, and aligned for payroll processing.</li><li>Balance benefit deductions and payroll changes related to terminations, advanced payment credits, and employees on different pay schedules, rates, and semi-monthly processing cycles.</li><li>Manage leave and compliance-related benefits administration, including FMLA, COBRA, and workers’ compensation matters.</li><li>Oversee liability and insurance claims-related work connected to payroll and benefits administration.</li><li>Track and manage a self-operated insurance plan fund, including allocation monitoring and ongoing fund tracking.</li><li>Interpret and apply contract language for union or public school environments to ensure benefits and payroll processes remain compliant with legal agreements.</li><li>Maintain understanding of FTEs, compensation-related information, and internal checks and balances to support accurate HR, benefits, and payroll administration.</li></ul>
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Benefits Specialist

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31.35 - 36.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support compensation and benefits operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on administering employee benefit programs, coordinating leave-related processes, and providing accurate analysis to support informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, a service-oriented mindset, and experience handling benefits activities with consistency and care. Responsibilities: • Administer day-to-day employee benefit programs and help ensure accurate enrollment, updates, and ongoing plan support. • Coordinate benefits-related activities across employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders to maintain smooth program delivery. • Review benefits data and prepare analysis that helps identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and support reporting needs. • Assist with compensation and benefits administration by maintaining records and helping ensure information is current and reliable. • Support FMLA and other leave-related processes by tracking documentation, monitoring timelines, and responding to employee questions. • Address benefits inquiries professionally and provide clear guidance on plan options, eligibility, and required actions. • Audit benefits information regularly to improve accuracy, reduce errors, and support compliance with applicable policies. • Partner with relevant teams to help implement process updates or operational changes affecting benefits administration when needed.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager - (Benefits)

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $140,000-$145,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES<ul><li>Supports the preparation of benefit plan financial statements and Form 5500 filings.</li><li>Supports preparation and delivery of corporation's monthly financial statement close process by overseeing the benefits accounting team’s close. This includes the accounting for healthcare benefits, pension, and OPEB.</li><li>Primary owner of all accounting or regulatory reporting over healthcare, pension and OPEB. Ensures financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, and analyzes and reviews financial statements for given area of responsibility. Responsible for complete and accurate preparation of all required reports on a quarterly and annual basis.</li><li>Prepares, reviews or approves pension and OPEB account reconciliations for corporation's entities and accounts, as required.</li><li>Responds to monthly and quarterly fluctuation inquiries over healthcare, pension and OPEB activity.</li><li>Support external reporting disclosure requirements as it relates to pension and OPEB.</li><li>Supports the implementation of changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that impact the Benefits Accounting team.</li><li>Supports in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various healthcare, pension and OPEB accounts.</li><li>Consults and liaises with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues related to benefits.</li><li>Cooperates in special projects and special requests as required for the Controller's Group.</li><li>Interacts with internal and external auditors, Corporate Controller's Department and business units as required to accomplish goals.</li></ul> JOB SCOPE<ul><li>Under minimal supervision, perform assigned financial accounting and/or reporting in compliance with internal reporting processes, and applicable regulatory bodies.</li><li>Proactively notify Supervisor or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</li><li>Work closely with other departments and business units regarding accounting activities.</li><li>Supervise and provide review and approval of a variety of accounting assignments</li><li>Position has significant impact to the timely completion and delivery of financial information and reports that in turn has impact on the work of those who compile the overall consolidated corporation financials. Potential financial loss to Corporation and/or its entities may result if work output fails to meet expected deadlines, accuracy, and quality. </li></ul>
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Montgomery, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to support a broad range of people operations in Montgomery, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will oversee employee relations, HR administration, benefits coordination, and onboarding while helping maintain efficient and compliant HR processes. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in supporting employees and managers, improving HR workflows, and using HRIS tools to keep records accurate and up to date. Responsibilities: • Guide employees and supervisors on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and issue resolution to promote a positive and compliant work environment. • Manage day-to-day HR operations, including employee documentation, record maintenance, and administrative support across the employee lifecycle. • Coordinate benefit-related activities such as enrollments, updates, and employee communication to ensure accurate and timely support. • Lead onboarding activities for new hires, including orientation preparation, paperwork completion, and system setup coordination. • Maintain and update information in HRIS platforms to support reporting accuracy, data integrity, and efficient personnel administration. • Partner with leadership to address employee relations matters, document outcomes, and recommend practical solutions aligned with company policy. • Support process improvements within HR operations and assist with changes to systems or procedures when needed. • Prepare HR-related reports, track key personnel information, and help ensure adherence to internal standards and employment requirements.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z