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Lead Benefits Specialist

Lemont, IL USA💼 Full-time💰 $95,250–$95,250🗓 2026-08-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Strategic benefits partnership supporting the Total Rewards team and the lab's mission to attract and retain talent.

Role type

Lead Benefits Specialist

Builds

Benefit programs, initiatives, and vendor solutions for the lab's workforce.

Domain

Human Resources / Employee Benefits

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Strategic program analysis, process improvement, RFP leadership, vendor management, benefits compliance, data analysis, self-insured benefits administration, HRIS proficiency

Preferred skills

CEBS, PHR, SHRM-CP certifications, advanced Excel skills

Technologies

Workday, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

Lead RFP processes and vendor evaluations; monitor program utilization and identify trends; partner with brokers and vendors for efficient programming; support annual open enrollment activities; manage complex employee cases requiring judgment; ensure accuracy of plan documents and compliance with federal/state regulations.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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