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ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC · 8 hours ago

Senior Benefits Specialist

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC is a global clearing firm that provides an integrated suite of financial services. The Senior Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering and supporting the firm’s global compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain, and motivate top talent while ensuring compliance and excellence in execution.

Financial Services

Hiring Manager

Jo Lutow

Responsibilities

Manage enrollments, COBRA, claims support, carrier feeds and employee inquiries

Administer group benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement plans

Partner with vendors and brokers to ensure service excellence and cost efficiency

Lead audits, compliance testing, and benefits reporting—including NDT and annual Form 5500 filings

Manage FMLA and other leave‑of‑absence programs in accordance with federal and state requirements

Maintain accurate benefits data in HRIS platforms

Assist with benefits communications and open enrollment initiatives

Conduct new employee benefits orientations and ongoing promotional support

Plan, coordinate, and communicate employee wellness initiatives and recognition events

Prepare and manage compensation-related employee documentation, including Total Rewards Statements and Compensation Acknowledgement Forms

Coordinate and manage the annual compensation and bonus cycle, ensuring accurate data, compliance with deferral schedules and timely delivery of employee compensation

Conduct market benchmarking, pay equity analyses and job evaluations to inform compensation decisions and maintain competitive positioning for new roles and current employees

Coordinate and take minutes for monthly Compensation and Benefit Committee meetings

Qualification

Benefits administrationACAERISAAdvanced Excel skillsHRIS systems familiarityCompensation managementAnalytical skillsCEBSHR CertificationFinancial services experienceCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field

5+ years of experience in benefits administration

Strong working knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and ADA

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs required)

Familiarity with HRIS systems, SAP SuccessFactor preferred

Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills

Preferred

CEBS, CPP or HR Certification a plus

Financial services experience

Benefits

Competitive health benefit offerings, including choice of three medical plans through BCBS-IL, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts

Complimentary annual membership to One Medical as well as an EAP

Robust 401(k) Plan with a generous match and vesting schedule

Use it or lose it pre-tax commuter benefits, corporate Divvy memberships and employer paid benefits such as term life and AD&D and disability insurance

Generous paid time off, sick days, a robust holiday schedule and parental leave plans.

Monthly wellness subsidy used towards wellness activities

Flexible hybrid work schedules

Open communication including regular Town Hall meetings with the Management Team

Forward-thinking, culture-based organization with collaborative teams that promote diversity, equity and inclusion

Free coffee & tea and “bagel Wednesday”

Employee-led Social and Philanthropy Committee to bring awareness and fun to the employees

Awesome office space with a large kitchen/meeting gathering area – including a foosball and ping pong table

Private, well-equipped Mother’s room

Office is conveniently located in the Chicago Loop Financial District – close to CTA and Metra

Well maintained building (an architectural “masterpiece”) and a part of Chicago history – also includes a robust business center with a café, game-room and a shared rooftop terrace with green space