Benefits Administrator - A1426783CHI-4658

at Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

I added the new compensation responsibilities to the order.

Please post as 9 months - maternity leave

Location West Loop

5 days onsite

Our client is looking for a Benefits Administrator (Lead Benefits Analyst level) to join their HR Total Rewards team and provide coverage during a maternity leave. This is a highly visible role that will oversee benefits programs across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, while also contributing to compensation projects. You'll be the go-to subject matter expert for benefits in the Americas, managing vendor relationships, supporting renewals, and ensuring an excellent employee experience. This role offers the opportunity to step into a leadership-level function and manage programs that directly impact employee engagement, attraction, and retention.

Benefits (60%)

• Oversee Americas benefits programs (U.S., Mexico, Canada) ensuring smooth operations and compliance.
• Lead annual benefits enrollment, vendor management, and technology platforms (PlanSource).
• Support benefit design, renewals, and tendering processes with providers.
• Evaluate competitiveness, cost, usage, and employee experience of current benefits programs.
• Maintain accuracy of benefit-related documentation and communications.
• Provide second-line benefits support and resolve escalated employee inquiries.
• Stay up to date with federal, state, and local laws and regulations impacting benefits.

• Assist with market compensation studies and benchmarking across the Americas.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Recruiting, and leadership on compensation initiatives.
• Conduct compensation analyses and prepare data-driven reports to support decision-making.

• Manage special projects including cost projections, budget analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate across HR and Total Rewards teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

• 3+ years of experience in Benefits or Total Rewards within a fast-paced, international, matrixed company.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experienced in benefits renewals, redesign projects, and vendor management.
• Familiarity with Workday (a plus).
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and tech-savvy.
• Strong project management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Able to balance competing priorities and deliver results on time.
• Comfortable working fully onsite, with flexibility for the right candidate.