About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

This is an entry-level Benefits Coordinator role supporting a benefits team in a hybrid environment based in Northbrook, IL. The Benefits Coordinator will assist with benefits administration, employee support, data entry, vendor coordination, and routine reporting while learning HR systems and compliance processes.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist with employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Support new-hire onboarding and benefits orientation
• Help maintain accurate benefit records and files
• Assist with open enrollment preparation and employee communications
• Process benefit forms and supporting documentation
• Respond to routine employee questions about benefits and eligibility
• Direct employees to carriers, vendors, or HR team members as needed
• Enter and update employee information in HRIS and benefits systems
• Help with benefit audits, reconciliations, and payroll deduction verifications
• Prepare basic reports and spreadsheets
• Communicate with insurance carriers and vendors for routine requests
• Support the Benefits team on special projects and administrative tasks

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Positive attitude, dependable, and eager to learn

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Preferred

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Internship or administrative/customer-service experience
• Interest in a career in HR or employee benefits

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Technical skills

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Basic data entry and reporting skills
• Familiarity with common office equipment and communication tools
• Ability and willingness to learn HRIS and benefits administration systems

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Key competencies

• Customer-service mindset
• Clear communication
• Dependability and professionalism
• Time management and organization
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving and adaptability

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Work environment & schedule

• Full-time position (FULL_TIME)
• Hybrid work environment — combination of on-site work in Northbrook, IL and remote work
• Standard business hours, Monday through Friday
• Must be able to commute to Northbrook, IL as required

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Compensation & benefits

• Salary range: $48,000 - $55,000 annually (provided by the source)
• Competitive benefits and opportunities to learn hands-on HR and benefits administration

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Hiring & compliance notes

• This posting follows applicable U.S. employment laws. Candidates will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities.
• Do not contact the listed employer directly; applications are handled through Careertakes and our client’s hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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