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HR Benefits Manager

Job ID: 1779543
OA Reference: HR

  • $65,000 to $75,000
  • Dyer, 46311

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business, values employees, and takes a practical, cost-conscious approach to HR.
The position will focus heavily on benefits administration, particularly within a self-insured or captive benefits structure, while also managing recruitment, onboarding, and core HR processes. The right person will be approachable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a hybrid environment with occasional in-person meetings.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits & Insurance Administration
• Manage company health, dental, vision, and 401(k) programs
• Administer benefits within a self-insured or captive insurance environment, including renewals and vendor coordination
• Serve as primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution
• Review claims activity and assist with benefits cost management initiatives
• Coordinate with brokers and stop-loss carriers as needed
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and workers’ compensation requirements
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within benefits programs

Recruitment & Onboarding
• Post job openings and manage candidate flow
• Conduct initial interviews and employee screenings
• Coordinate and execute onboarding and offboarding processes
• Create user accounts, email access, and system credentials for new hires
• Cross-train on payroll processes (Bamboo payroll; weekly payroll structure)

HR Operations & Process Improvement
• Support employee retention and satisfaction initiatives
• Maintain organized employee records and HR documentation
• Assist with operational needs such as ordering and budget tracking
• Build and improve internal HR processes using practical, scalable solutions
• Collaborate with Regional Managers, who oversee employee discipline and documentation

Qualifications
• Experience in an HR Generalist or Benefits-focused HR role
• Hands-on experience working with self-insured or captive health insurance plans strongly preferred
• Familiarity with benefits renewals, claims review, stop-loss coverage, or benefits cost management
• Knowledge of employment law and workers’ compensation
• Experience with payroll systems (Bamboo experience a plus)
• Technically proficient, including Excel and general systems administration
• Strong interpersonal skills with a genuine, employee-first mindset
• Comfortable working independently in a hybrid environment

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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Additional Skills

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AppleOne Representative Contact Info

Account Executive:
Katie
Branch Phone:
Location:
Schaumburg, IL