Compensation & Benefits Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support benefits and compensation activities for a contract assignment based in Northbrook, Illinois. This contract position is ideal for someone with experience in benefits administration, coordination, and analysis who can manage details accurately while supporting employees and internal stakeholders. The role involves working across benefit-related processes, reviewing information for accuracy, and helping maintain efficient day-to-day compensation and benefits operations.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily benefits activities, ensuring enrollments, updates, and related records are handled accurately and on time.
• Coordinate benefit processes with internal teams and external providers to support smooth employee service and issue resolution.
• Review and analyze benefits data to identify discrepancies, confirm accuracy, and support informed decision-making.
• Enter and maintain sales quote information within the benefits platform as part of ongoing benefits analysis and processing tasks.
• Assist with compensation and benefits administration by preparing documentation, tracking changes, and supporting routine program activities.
• Provide support for leave-related matters, including FMLA administration and communication in accordance with company policies and applicable guidelines.
• Respond to employee and stakeholder questions regarding benefit offerings, eligibility, and coverage details in a clear and attentive manner.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in compensation, benefits, or a closely related HR support role.
• Hands-on knowledge of benefits administration, coordination, and analysis.
• Experience supporting compensation and benefits processes with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Familiarity with FMLA administration and related employee support responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain organized records, and meet deadlines in a contract assignment environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, vendors, and internal teams.
• Proficiency using business systems and tools to enter, update, and review benefits-related information.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.