Compensation and Benefits Specialist

We are looking for a Compensation and Benefits Specialist to support leave administration activities for a transport organization in Homewood, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on coordinating medical leave and family leave matters, guiding employees and leaders through eligibility and documentation requirements, and helping ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The role calls for strong judgment, clear communication, and careful handling of confidential information while partnering with employees, managers, healthcare providers, and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Coordinate day-to-day leave administration for medical and family leave cases, ensuring records are organized, secure, and kept up to date.• Communicate leave eligibility, available benefits, and documentation requirements to employees, supervisors, and management in a clear and thorough manner.• Work with third-party administrators, healthcare providers, and employees to gather required forms and verify that submissions are received within established deadlines.• Review employee records and supporting documentation to respond appropriately to authorized inquiries related to leave status and employee data.• Partner with leave advisors to prepare case details, research prior leave activity, and summarize findings to support consistent decision-making.• Provide guidance to operations leaders on leave-related processes, legal considerations, and company rules affecting employee absences and return-to-work situations.• Collaborate with HR, Labor Relations, legal, and payroll partners to address sensitive or complex leave cases while maintaining service quality and accuracy.• Help document and follow standard operating procedures that strengthen leave administration processes and promote best practices across the team. The salary range for this position is $26/hr to $28/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster • Experience supporting leave of absence programs, including medical leave and family and medical leave administration. • Working knowledge of state and federal leave regulations, including FMLA, and the ability to apply them in employee-facing situations. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain policies and decisions to varied audiences. • Ability to manage confidential employee information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment. • Background in reviewing documentation, auditing records, and maintaining accurate case files and reports. • Experience coordinating with third-party administrators, healthcare providers, and cross-functional HR stakeholders. • Ability to analyze complex cases, assess eligibility details, and provide clear recommendations on next steps. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.