Benefits analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL

By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Analyst, Benefits supports the governance and administration of the organization’s benefits programs – health & welfare, retirement, and others – and leave of absence policies in compliance with all relevant laws, ordinances and regulations. This role resolves employees’ and other participants’ questions and issues, collaborating with internal cross-functional team members and external vendor partners as needed. This role also supports the analysis and testing of the organization’s human resources systems, including Workday and UKG.

The Analyst, Benefits supports Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Mission and Vision by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the organization.

The Analyst, Benefits demonstrates Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Core Values of Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration and Commitment to Excellence while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Analyst, Benefits will :

Learn and apply knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations that govern the organization’s benefits programs, leave of absence policies and human resources systems

Troubleshoot and resolve inquiries related to benefits, leaves of absence and human resources systems with exceptional customer service. Escalate complex inquiries to the appropriate team member when necessary

Perform day-to-day administrative tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures

Process events related to benefits and leaves of absence in Workday and UKG

Ensure the accuracy of participant data in internal and external systems

Support the analysis and testing of new features and enhancements to existing systems and processes

Deliver education on the organization’s benefits programs, leave of absence policies and HRIS through communication, lunch & learns, training sessions and office hours

Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Director, Total Rewards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business required. Will consider a bachelor’s degree in another field if the candidate has experience in benefits and leaves of absence administration

Minimum of 2 years of benefits and leaves of absence administration experience

Workday experience required; UKG experience preferred

Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with all employees

Adaptability to changing business conditions and priorities

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range : $61,000 annually - $89,400 annually

Benefits :  Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations :

https : / / www.sralab.org / benefits

• Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will vary based on applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.