Benefits Assistant

About the role

The Benefits Assistant will provide exceptional support to the Human Resources team, focusing on benefits administration and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and accurate responses to staff and attorney benefits inquiries regarding eligibility, enrollment, plan offerings and provisions, status changes, and other general items.
• Sets up new-hire benefits orientations and employee transitions (new hires, terminations, qualifying life events).
• Processes benefits paperwork, including new-hire enrollments, terminations, and qualifying life events.
• Supports the annual open enrollment process by developing communications and presentation materials.
• Liaises with benefits vendors and providers to resolve employee issues.
• Aids in drafting clear and comprehensive benefits communications materials.
• Assists with implementing benefits and wellness activities, such as wellness webinars, biometric screenings, benefits fairs, flu shots, and other special events.
• Processes vendor invoices and ensures timely and accurate remittance of payments.
• Maintains and updates employee benefits records in the HRIS system.
• Coordinates calendar management and conference room scheduling for benefits and wellness meetings and events.
• Provides general HR support, serves as backup to the HR Assistant, and assists with projects as needed.
• Completes special projects, as assigned by Benefits leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with relevant benefits experience, preferably in a professional services or law firm environment.
• Zero to two years of prior experience in a professional environment; preference is given to those with prior law firm experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and proofreading skills; detail-oriented.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, proactive, and willing to take initiative and offer assistance.
• Highly committed to client/customer service and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Committed to following all Firm security protocols and maintaining information security.

Benefits

The benefits overview for this position is available for review at the below link. Benefits Overview

Pay

The expected salary range for this Illinois position is $45,000-$55,000.