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Compensation and Benefits Specialist
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, Illinois, North Chicago | |
 Feb 21, 2025 | |
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Job title: Senior Benefits Project Specialist (Contractor) - Retirement Location: North Chicago, IL, 60064 Duration: 11 Months We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Benefits Project Specialist to support a critical project establishing and managing the successful completion of open enrollment and a major vendor transition. This role requires a deep understanding of benefits, particularly retirement, and the ability to support large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders, the ability to drive multiple priorities, communicate effectively with a client centric focus, develop effective solutions, and closely monitor open projects to closure. Key Responsibilities: * Support coordinating the project to transition to a new benefits administrator, ensuring seamless implementation and minimal disruption to employees. * Support the development of project plans, timelines, and budgets. * Support the development of testing plans, executes on the testing plans, adhere to project timelines, and provides input into strategic decisions. * Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met. * Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and requirements. * Facilitate stakeholder meetings and manage stakeholder expectations. * Identify and mitigate project risks. * Collaborate with the Global Benefits Director and Director of Retirement Plans to drive efficiencies and improved outcomes. Serve as a key conduit between the Benefit Directors and PMO Office. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. * Minimum of 5 years of experience in benefits, with a strong focus on retirement benefits. * Proven experience in supporting large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements. Skills: Project management/ Stakeholder management/ Benefits administration/ Healthcare benefits/ Analytical skills/ Communication skills | |