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Benefits Specialist

$30 - $40 hourly
Job Category: Human Resources
Position Type: Contract / Temporary to Hire
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 159573
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle Network is hiring a Benefits Specialist for an educational institution supporting more than 150 employees. This Benefits Specialist role is contract-to-hire and offers hands-on ownership of benefits administration while partnering with a collaborative HR team.

If you’re a detail-driven Benefits Specialist who thrives in a fast-moving environment, this opportunity is ready for immediate impact.

As a Benefits Specialist, you will:

  • Administer group benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement plans
  • Manage enrollments, COBRA, claims support and employee inquiries
  • Partner with vendors and brokers to ensure service excellence and cost efficiency
  • Support audits, compliance testing and benefits reporting
  • Manage FMLA and Leaves
  • Maintain accurate benefits data in HRIS platforms
  • Assist with benefits communications and open enrollment initiatives
What’s needed?
  • Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field
  • 2–5 years of benefits administration experience
  • Working knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA and ADA
  • Advanced Excel experience required (pivot tables and VLOOKUPS)
  • Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills
  • Experience supporting large, multi-state employee populations
What’s in it for me?
  • Competitive hourly pay with contract-to-hire potential ($28-$37/hour)
  • LaSalle Network contractors have the opportunity to enroll in benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance!
  • Career growth within a fast-growing organization

Apply today to step into a high-impact Benefits Specialist role and grow your career with purpose.

Spencer Weiss
Team Lead, Human Resource Recruiting
LaSalle Network

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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.