Compensation & Benefits Specialist

at Robert Half in Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support benefits administration and compensation-related activities for a growing organization. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who brings hands-on experience with employee benefits, strong analytical skills, and a service-focused approach to supporting both employees and internal stakeholders. The role is primarily on site and offers a flexible start time within standard business hours to help support teams and clients across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities:

- Administer daily benefits operations, including enrollments, status changes, terminations, and employee support throughout the benefits lifecycle.

- Coordinate open enrollment activities by preparing materials, answering employee questions, and helping ensure timely and accurate elections.

- Review compensation and benefits data to identify discrepancies, support reporting needs, and maintain accurate records across HR systems.

- Serve as a point of contact for leave-related matters, including FMLA coordination, documentation tracking, and communication with employees and partners.

- Work closely with vendors, brokers, and internal teams to resolve benefits issues and improve the employee experience.

- Support compensation and benefits analysis by gathering information, validating details, and assisting with recommendations or program updates.

- Maintain and update employee information in PrismHR or similar HR platforms while ensuring confidentiality and data accuracy.

- Assist with process improvements, audits, and other administrative activities related to compensation and benefits programs. Requirements

- 3+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or a closely related HR specialty.

- Practical knowledge of benefits administration, benefits coordination, and benefits analysis.

- Experience supporting open enrollment and handling employee benefit changes with accuracy and attention to detail.

- Familiarity with FMLA administration and leave tracking processes.

- Working knowledge of PrismHR software or comparable HRIS platforms.

- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to communicate clearly with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders in a detail-oriented manner.

- Industry experience aligned with the client environment is preferred.

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.

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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.

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