Benefits Specialist II

Benefits Specialist II

The Benefits Specialist II supports the administration of AIT's U.S. benefit programs and provides responsive, high-quality support to teammates, managers, vendors, and internal HR partners. This role assists with benefit enrollment, eligibility, life event changes, vendor coordination, issue resolution, audits, reporting, compliance support, Annual Enrollment, wellness program administration, and teammate education. The Benefits Specialist II also provides secondary or back-up support for leave of absence administration as needed, while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, confidentiality, compliance, and an excellent teammate experience.

Responsibilities include:

• U.S. Benefits Administration and Teammate Support
• Benefit Inquiries, Issue Resolution, and Vendor Coordination
• Annual Enrollment and Benefit Communications
• Leave of Absence Backup Support
• Data Integrity, Audits, Reporting, and Compliance Support
• Wellness Program Administration
• Benefit Orientations and Teammate Education
• Projects, Integrations, and Process Improvement
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• The wage range for this position is $65,180.00-$97,760.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

Qualifications include:

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED and relevant work experience (required) Bachelor's Degree HR, Business or related discipline (preferred)
• Experience:
  
  3+ years Benefits administration (required) 1+ years Leave of absence, disability, FMLA, or state leave coordination (preferred) 1+ years HRIS, benefits administration system, payroll, carrier, or vendor data reconciliation experience (preferred) 1+ years Experience supporting annual enrollment, benefit communications, teammate education, and vendor/carrier issue resolution (preferred)
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Knowledge of U.S. health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefit programs Ability to research and resolve moderately complex benefit, enrollment, payroll deduction, carrier, and vendor issues Ability to coordinate effectively with benefit vendors, carriers, brokers, payroll, HRIS, HR Business Partners, and internal HR stakeholders Ability to maintain accurate benefit records and support data integrity through audits, reconciliations, reporting, and follow-up Proficiency with HRIS, benefits administration platforms, payroll systems, carrier/vendor portals, and Microsoft Excel Strong teammate service orientation, communication skills, confidentiality, attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for commissions up to 6% based on specific sales goals and objectives (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine.

Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at  ext 5218.