Benefits Specialist

Cunningham Children’s Home – Urbana, IL

At Cunningham Children’s Home, we are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive space where young people can learn, heal, and grow. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team.

The Benefits Specialist will play a key role in supporting our employees by administering benefits, as well as leave and workers comp programs.

What We’re Looking For

• Detail-oriented and organized – accurate with HRIS, benefit details and compliance, and reporting deadlines.
• Knowledgeable in benefits and employment law – understands FMLA, ADA, ACA, OSHA, and workers’ compensation.
• Strong communicator – approachable, clear when explaining benefits and leave policies, and supportive with employees.
• Collaborative team player – works well with HR, accounting, supervisors, and external vendors.

Above all, the Benefits Specialist will help carry out our HR team mission:

“People are our purpose. We support and empower all to create hope.”

Key Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration: Manage all aspects of employee benefits, including enrollments, open enrollment, payroll coordination, and compliance with regulations.
• 401(k) & Compliance: Oversee the agency’s 401(k) plan, including audits, plan testing, and 5500 filings.
• Employee Leaves: Assist with leave requests while ensuring compliance with policies, FMLA, and related regulations.
• Workers' Compensation: Manage claims and return-to-work procedures.
• Compliance & Reporting: Stay current on laws related to benefits, leaves, workers’ compensation, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR or related field (equivalent experience/certifications may substitute).
• Minimum 2 years of HR and/or benefits administration experience.
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.

Job Type

Benefits Specialist, Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shift

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Holiday pay and paid time off
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance (DCA)
• Employee wellness program
• Short-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance