Empowered Staffing is partnered with a leading independent insurance agency based in the Chicagoland area. With over 75 years of experience, our client offers both personal and corporate insurance, and has been recognized as a top Employee Benefits and Life Insurance agency. Due to growth, our client is excited to add a Benefits Specialist to their Group Insurance team, specifically supporting Employee Benefits. This role will work closely with the Account Managers and Account Executives.

Responsibilities:

·        Assist in managing and coordinating various aspects of employee benefits administration.

·        Gather and organize vendor and client information for marketing purposes.

·        Prepare and send Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to carriers.

·        Create and review proposal data and spreadsheets for client presentations, ensuring accuracy.

·        Handle routine client service tasks, including claims, enrollments, and terminations.

·        Coordinate the implementation of new benefits plans and updates to current plans.

·        Maintain client communications, such as open enrollment materials and employee benefits guides.

·        Review benefit plan summaries and carrier documents for accuracy.

·        Conduct audits on billing, enrollments, and deductions.

·        Assist with compliance-related projects, including 5500 filings, wrap documents, and COBRA renewals.

Qualifications:

·        Prior experience working for an insurance brokerage/agency (preferred)  

·        Experience in employee benefits (preferred)

·        Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills

·        Proficiency in MS Excel (required)

·        Strong work ethic, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits:

·        Growth and professional development opportunities

·        Flexible work environment (hybrid)

·        Comprehensive employer sponsored benefits package (BCBS)

·        Employer paid short term and long term disability

·        Retirement plans

·        PTO

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