EMPLOYEE BENEFITS GENERALIST

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About the role

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Salary

Anticipated Starting Salary $5,834 Monthly; Full Range $5,834 - $8,307 Monthly

• Job Type: Salaried
• Category: Full Time
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

Work Hours

Monday through Friday / 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM / Hybrid Work Options Available

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability

• 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
• Headquarter Location: 1035 Stevenson Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
• Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position

MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.

State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the

SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Position Identification Number

59130

Position Marketing Statement

Elevate your HR career with the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) as our next Employee Benefits Generalist! We are seeking a motivated, people-focused professional who brings knowledge, energy, and a passion for service to our Human Resources Division.

In this dynamic role, you will support key benefit programs – including group insurance, retirement, and deferred compensation - and provide essential guidance regarding the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), leaves of absence, and the workers’ compensation program. You will serve as a trusted partner to employees and leadership, helping to ensure seamless daily HR operations and positive, supportive workplace experience.

If you are detail-driven, enjoy meaningful engagement with employees, and want to contribute to a mission-focused organization, we encourage you to apply to join our team!

Essential Functions

• Under direction of the Assistant Human Resources Manager, serves as the Employee Benefits Generalist, performing professional human resources assignments in the areas of group insurance benefits, retirement, and deferred compensation.
• Supports multiple aspects of the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Human Resources Division, to ensure execution of smooth day-to-day operations, accommodating both employees and organizational leadership.
• Under guidance, provides counseling to OSFM employees regarding Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), leaves of absence (LOA), and worker’s compensation.
• Cross trains on all facets of Human Resources functions and serves as a multi-skilled backup to ensure performance of necessary duties throughout the division in the event of gaps in staffing or emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience, preferably in human resources, or satisfactory completion of an approved training program.

Specialized Skills

Requires one (1) year of professional experience working with and processing leaves of absence cases, including coordination of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Worker’s Compensation, parental leave, military leave, return-to-work/light-duty programs, and other state or federal leave programs.

• Requires one (1) year of professional experience applying collective bargaining contract language as it relates to human resources functions.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience supporting and educating State of Illinois employees with regard to the State's group insurance plan and retirement-related processes.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience facilitating onboarding processes and new employee orientation.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience proctoring structured interviews for the State of Illinois.
• Requires one (1) year of experience utilizing the CMS Group Insurance/Membership system to enter insurance-related transactions.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience working with leaves of absence cases, including coordination of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Worker’s Compensation, parental leave, military leave, return-to-work/light-duty programs, and other state or federal leave programs.

• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience applying collective bargaining contract language as it relates to human resources functions.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience supporting employees with regard to group insurance plans and retirement-related processes for a public or private organization.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience facilitating onboarding processes and new employee orientation for a public or private organization.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience proctoring structured interviews for a public or private organization.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience utilizing the CMS Group Insurance/Membership system, or similar system, to enter insurance-related transactions.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience performing timekeeping functions for a public or private organization.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience providing administrative support for employee engagement events and activities in a public or private organization.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience analyzing human resources information and preparing confidential reports.
• Prefers five (5) or more years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite programs, including MS Word, Outlook, Adobe, and Teams.
• Conditions of Employment
• Requires a current and valid State ID.
• Requires the ability to travel with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires the ability to pass drug screening.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• This position is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

A Pension Program

• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available depending upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Benefits

GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans:

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Benefits

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

• This position
• DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Application Instructions

• Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
• If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
• State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the
• Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
• Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the
• Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the

• Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
• Non-State employees: on
• Illinois.jobs2web.com

• The main form of communication will be through email.
• Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
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• Nearest Major Market: Springfield
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