Benefits Specialist

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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)unmatched
    • Claims Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Employee Benefitsunmatched
    • Employment Lawunmatched
    • FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993)unmatched
    • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Payroll Managementunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)unmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Worker's Compensationunmatched

    Description

    At Cunningham Childrens Home, we are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive space where young people can learn, heal, and grow. Were seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team.

    The Benefits Specialist will play a key role in supporting our employees by administering benefits, as well as leave and workers comp programs.

    What Were Looking For

    • Detail-oriented and organized accurate with HRIS, benefit details and compliance, and reporting deadlines.

    • Knowledgeable in benefits and employment law understands FMLA, ADA, ACA, OSHA, and workers compensation.

    • Strong communicator approachable, clear when explaining benefits and leave policies, and supportive with employees.

    • Collaborative team player works well with HR, accounting, supervisors, and external vendors.


    Above all, the Benefits Specialist will help carry out our HR team mission:

    People are our purpose. We support and empower all to create hope.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Benefits Administration: Manage all aspects of employee benefits, including enrollments, open enrollment, payroll coordination, and compliance with regulations.

    • 401(k) Compliance: Oversee the agencys 401(k) plan, including audits, plan testing, and 5500 filings.

    • Employee Leaves: Assist with leave requests while ensuring compliance with policies, FMLA, and related regulations.

    • Workers' Compensation: Manage claims and return-to-work procedures.

    • Compliance Reporting: Stay current on laws related to benefits, leaves, workers compensation, and ensure regulatory compliance.


    Qualifications

    • Associates degree in HR or related field (equivalent experience/certifications may substitute).

    • Minimum 2 years of HR and/or benefits administration experience.

    • SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.


    Job Type

    Benefits Specialist: Full-time, MondayFriday, 8-hour shift, in-person.

    Benefits

    • 401(k) with up to 6% employer match

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

    • Employee assistance program

    • Life insurance

    • Holiday pay and paid time off

    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care Assistance (DCA)

    • Employee wellness program

    • Short-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage

    • Referral program

    • Relocation assistance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationURBANA, IL

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