Benefits Project Manager (Hybrid)
Spectraforce
North Chicago, Illinois
a month ago
Job Description
Title: Benefits Project Manager (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months
Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 (3 days onsite/2 days remote)
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Benefits Project Manager to lead 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 plans, and the ability to manage large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders, the ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with a client-centric focus, develop effective solutions, and closely monitor open projects to closure.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Skills:
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $50.00/hr.
Duration: 12 Months
Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 (3 days onsite/2 days remote)
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Benefits Project Manager to lead 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 plans, and the ability to manage large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders, the ability to manage 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.
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Overseas the development of testing plans, executes the testing plans, adheres to project timelines, and provides input into strategic decisions.
- Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.
- 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.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and requirements.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Identify and mitigate project risks.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in benefits management, with a strong focus on retirement benefits.
- Proven experience in managing 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.
- PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
Skills:
- Project management
- Stakeholder management
- Benefits Administration
- Healthcare benefits
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Risk management
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $50.00/hr.