JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Coordinator- Excluded

Department of Finance

Chicago Benefits Office

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $67,656.00/annually

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on March 6, 2025

Under general supervision, the class ensures compliance and effectiveness within the Chicago Benefits Office in the areas of enrollment, eligibility, appeals, audits, budgeting, and finance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Reviews relevant plan documents, collective bargaining agreements, and federal laws, including HIPAA and FMLA, to ensure compliance with applicable provisions, rules, and regulations.Assists with processing employee reimbursement requests.Audits vendor accounts and other accounts to identify any underpayments by members during their leave of absence. Audits vendor accounts and other accounts to ensure compliance with applicable billing requirements as determined by the City. Reviews plan documents and collective bargaining agreements as needed to determine contribution rates and the appropriateness of refunds. Assists in drafting and sending letters requesting employee reimbursement. Assists in reviewing employee appeals to determine whether to recommend approval or denial to the City’s Benefits Committee. Serves as the liaison to the Deferred Compensation Committee, collaborating with the City’s Chief Financial Officer, City Comptroller, Department of Human Resources Commissioner, and City Budget Director.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 2 N. LaSalle St., Room 1240, Chicago, IL 60602

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE