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Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist (A1450663CHI-PERM) Chicago, Illinois

Salary: USD80000 - USD105000 per year

A large non-profit organization headquartered in Chicago is seeking a Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst to join its Human Resources team. This is a high‑impact role for a detail‑oriented, analytical HR professional who can balance day‑to‑day program administration with strategic analysis and project work. 

THE ROLE:

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on compensation and benefits programs, policies, and plan design.
  • Administer and maintain compensation and benefit programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations (including ACA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, ERISA, and related requirements).
  • Lead and support compensation processes such as job analysis, grading, benchmarking, salary reviews, merit cycles, and internal equity analysis.
  • Analyze compensation and benefits data and trends; prepare reports and recommendations for leadership.
  • Partner with HR Operations and Payroll to ensure accurate implementation of compensation and benefits programs within the HRIS and payroll systems.
  • Review and validate employee data for benefits eligibility, billing, reporting, and audits.
  • Support retirement plan administration, including review and processing of contributions and coordination with vendors on escalated issues. 
  • Assist with open enrollment and other annual benefits cycles, serving as backup support for team members as needed.
  • Develop and deliver clear compensation and benefits communications, presentations, and education sessions for employees and managers.

YOU:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in employee benefits administration & compensation analysis
  • Strong working knowledge of compensation structures, job evaluation, and salary analysis.
  • Thorough understanding of employee benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong overall Microsoft Office skills.
  • Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems (UKG experience a plus).

This organization offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, along with the opportunity to contribute meaningfully within a mission‑oriented environment.