Wind Creek Chicago Southland · 1 day ago
Benefits Specialist
East Hazel Crest, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$53K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expWind Creek Chicago Southland is a company that provides an engaging and fun environment for its guests. They are seeking a Benefits Specialist who will be responsible for administering leave of absence requests, managing employee benefits, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Gambling & Casinos
Responsibilities
Administers all aspects of leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, etc.)
Coordinates and organizes all medical information and ensures that HIPAA and Employee Privacy guidelines are closely monitored and effectively executed
Maintains appropriate contact with all employees on leave to ensure all relevant completed medical documentation is submitted for timely review and coordinates all aspects of return to work
Excellent Customer Service skills
Must be focused on and interested in delivering high quality service to employees
Documents all calls and communicates employee needs to appropriate parties. Follows up and completes all work originating from employee phone calls, in-person, or on-line communication
Creates and maintains benefits file on every employee. Updates information as necessary or required from in-person requests and on-line request for changes/updates
Contact carrier representatives to assist with the resolution of administrative problems and various questions or concerns
Maintains benefit-related manuals and materials
Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the benefits administration system and payroll system to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information
Updates the information on the employee ‘intranet’ site to ensure accuracy
Tracks activities of COBRA vendor to ensure notices are timely sent, track employee COBRA payments. Issue manual COBRA notices when necessary
Ensures the documentation/applications/certificate of health of medical, dental, vision and optional insurance products are accurate, complete and submitted to carriers
Delivers benefits information at New Hire Orientation on a weekly basis
Assist the Management Team of Compensation and Benefits as requested or assigned
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment
Bachelor's Degree with two (2) years' experience directly working with the administration of employee benefits, FMLA policies and procedures and insurance policies such as, group life, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, and retirement plans from a mid-size company– required
OR an Associate's Degree with four (4) years' experience directly working with the administration of employee benefits, FMLA policies and procedures and insurance policies such as, group life, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, and retirement plans from a mid-size company– required
Outstanding verbal and written skills– required
Experience and ability with setting-up Excel workbooks, spreadsheets, reports, knowledge of Word Windows required (Skills test)-required
Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
Must have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position
Preferred
Experience setting-up, inputting, maintaining, and adjusting information in Microsoft Dynamics GP (a Skills test may be required)
Proficiency with setting up databases and conducting trend analysis is strongly preferred
Benefits
Group medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA) option
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Paid time off
401K with matching
Shift differential
Discretionary quarterly bonuses
Company
Wind Creek Chicago Southland
Leading the industry as one of the fastest-growing casino resort brands, Wind Creek Hospitality has multiple properties located throughout the United States and the Caribbean—including Wind Creek Chicago Southland (slated to open in 2024!).
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase