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Rush University Medical Center

Transaction Specialist

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What they do

A Compensation or Benefits Specialist evaluates and works to maintain the pay structure and benefits program at an organization. Analyzes wage and salary data and trends, monitors market conditions; works with benefits vendors, processes benefit claims for employees; monitors government employment regulations. May focus specifically on job classifications and compensation or on benefits programs such as pensions.

$65,625 / year median in Illinois

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

  • Job Description
Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center Department:
Employee Service Center
  • Work Type:
  • Full Time
  • Work Schedule:
  • 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
  • Pay Range:
  • $23.
12 - $32.66 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)
  • Summary:
  • The Human Resource Specialist position performs back-office administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of Rush's people processes.
This position processes routine transactions of low to moderate complexity in accordance with standard operating procedures and as required to support accurate processing of benefits, compensation, payroll, and other key employee administrative people processes. This position also administers the organizational structure through maintenance of positions, organizational units, and employment expense allocations. This position also serves as a front-door for consulting and/or fulfilling low to moderate complexity HR reporting requests. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures
  • Other information:
  • Required Job Qualifications:
  • Associate degree.
  • A high school diploma with at least two years of relevant work experience will be accepted in lieu of an associate degree.
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience utilizing a complex HRIS system; prior experience using Infor/Lawson an asset.
  • Knowledge of relevant employee benefits, compensation, and employment laws/regulations.
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact and professionalism.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work under time pressure to meet established transaction service level agreements.
  • Assertive self-starter and independent thinker with ability to work effectively both individually and in team environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Finance or related preferred.
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, HRCI-PHR, or
HRCI-SPHR
professional certifications an asset.
  • Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) professional designations an asset.
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) professional designation an asset.
  • Physical Demands:
  • Physical, mental (specify amount and duration)
  • Responsibilities:
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date personnel files, records, and documentation while ensuring confidentiality of these files and records is preserved at all times.
  • Performs routine administrative tasks related to employee transactions and transitions including but not limited to: on-boarding, internal transfers, promotions, life events, special payments, layoffs, leaves of absence, terminations, and other special programs.
  • Collaborates with people process centers of expertise, as necessary, to research and resolve benefits, compensation, payroll and other people process processing issues.
  • Adapts existing processes and standard operating procedures of low to moderate complexity, as required, to continuously improve services offered by the transaction processing team.
  • Answers frequently asked questions related to people processes and policies; refers more complex questions to Sr. HR Specialists and/or appropriate centers of expertise.
  • Promotes use of employee and manager self-service by coaching on availability and usage of ESS/MSS transactions on the employee service portal and via the core HR system.
  • Conducts or assists with record audits and preparation/filing of mandatory reports, which may include I-9 audits, EEO-1 filings, payroll audits, and other compliance reviews.
  • Ensures employee benefit administration is performed in compliance with the applicable provisions of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
  • Position
  • Transaction Specialist
  • Location
US:
IL:
Chicago
  • Req ID
  • 30071

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance