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First Hospitality

Benefit Specialist

First Hospitality, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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First Hospitality Your impact starts here - Caring for you on our journey together. At First Hospitality, our purpose is simple yet powerful: to care for you on our journey together. As the HR Benefits Specialist, you\'ll play a vital role in fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. Your expertise in benefits operations, leave administration, and compliance will ensure our team members receive reliable, thoughtful support — because we believe success starts by taking care of our people. Overview

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First Hospitality . This position supports benefits programs, leave administration, compliance, and related billing activities to deliver accurate and compassionate service to employees. What you’ll do

Be the go-to resource for all things benefits-related, overseeing group insurance programs, leave administration, unemployment claims, workers\' compensation, and billing reconciliation. Guide and support employees by helping them navigate enrollment, life events, and leave with clarity and compassion. Deliver seamless administration by overseeing plan enrollments, payroll deductions, monthly billing reconciliations, and vendor relationships to ensure programs are accurate, efficient, and compliant. Champion workplace well-being by administering leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, etc.) and workers\' compensation claims; support return-to-work planning with care and sensitivity. Manage compliance and claims by responding to unemployment claims, tracking filings, and ensuring adherence to ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and applicable state laws. Drive process excellence by maintaining SOPs, benefit documentation, and HRIS data integrity; partner across HR, Payroll, and Accounting to streamline processes and resolve issues. What makes you a great fit

5+ years of experience in benefits administration, including leave management, workers\' compensation, and billing reconciliation A passion for employee well-being and delivering exceptional service Strong working knowledge of benefits administration, leave laws, and claim processes Proven ability to manage complex billing reconciliations and compliance reporting Effective communication skills to support and educate employees and leaders Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms — UKG experience is a plus A collaborative and detail-oriented mindset in a fast-paced, multi-state environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Benefits

Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1 Paid time off available from DAY 1 Holiday pay available from DAY 1 401(k) enrollment after 30 days Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations Professional development and promotion opportunities

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