Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

Cunningham Childrens Home Urbana, IL

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

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