Benefits Analyst Jobs in Illinois
Benefits Analyst jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, with active hiring concentrated in corporate headquarters, health systems, and financial services firms at every level from entry-level benefits coordinator through senior benefits manager. Chicago, Deerfield, and Schaumburg anchor most of the hiring, with major employers like Allstate, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Aon running substantial HR and benefits operations in the state. The most sought-after specialties are health and welfare plan administration, 401(k) and defined contribution plan compliance, and leave management under Illinois and federal law. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Job Requisition ID: 59938
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026
Agency: Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Salary: $53,907 - $84,095
Job Type: Salaried
Number of Vacancies: 2
Merit Comp Code: Agency Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm M-F
Headquarter Location: 2815 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702-3397
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: clonbom@trsil.org
Please follow the directions below when applying for this position.
**DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE VISIT THE TRS WEBSITE:
Careers | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
The Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) is one of the largest public pension systems in the United States. We provide retirement, disability and survivor benefits to teachers, administrators and other public-school personnel employed outside the city of Chicago.
TRS serves over 456,000 members and manages a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio for the exclusive benefit of the membership.
TRS is governed by a Board of Trustees. Full-and part-time employees are eligible for the State of Illinois comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental and vision coverage. All employees hired after August 17, 2001 participate in the TRS retirement pension plan. Employees also have the option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans. The TRS pension plan is a participating reciprocal system under the Illinois Pension Code Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act.
Learn more about careers at TRS: Careers | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Job Summary
- processing and calculating one type of claim (retirement, refund and single sum, APB, disability, or survivor benefit) and calculating the associated recalculations with proficiency, or
- processing and calculating five types of optional service adjustments with proficiency.
Job Summary (Continued)
Essential Functions
- Maintain an understanding of existing statutory requirements, rules and procedures that determine retirement options and benefits.
- Receive requests for income verification letters, publications, specialized forms, and other documents; respond in an accurate and timely manner.
- Use Excel spreadsheets and computerized procedures to calculate benefit claims including age retirement annuities, reversionary, optional service adjustments, and single-sum retirements.
- Analyze and prepare all necessary calculation and benefit information to provide comprehensive and concise information to members.
- Organize refund and single sum, disability, APB, survivor benefits, and/or retirement applications for claim processing as needed.
- Provide technical and clerical support to the benefits department including but not limited to preparing letters for review and approval, mailing, scanning, recording receipt of documents, and reviewing voicemails, emails, and various User Action Request reports.
- Review daily work and determine how work should be distributed throughout the unit including identifying “Rush” requests.
- Calculate one type of claim or five types of optional service adjustments using the appropriate applications for verification by another analyst.
- Contacting employers when necessary to determine excess salary cost and excess sick leave cost billed to employers on retirement claims. Reviewing and analyzing documentation such as contracts, board minutes and salary charts received from employers to make sure calculation, and billing is accurate and ensuring proper documentation is received per Pension Code.
Essential Functions (Continued)
- Reviewing QILDRO court documents to calculate anticipated adjustments on retirement claims.
- Analyze changes, review, and submit claim recalculations, as needed.
- Analyze and submit miscellaneous adjustments, as needed.
- Review, analyze, and interpret homebound documentation, W2 forms, Social Security Itemized Statement of Earnings and other pertinent documentation sent to TRS from the member or their employer with assistance from more senior staff members.
- Analyze and audit member records following the Illinois Pension Code and statutory requirements to determine eligibility for benefits or optional service.
- Respond to inquiries and correspondence received from members and internal staff. Modify standard letters or create customized letters, as needed.
- Review and submit Excess Contribution Refunds and 1% Survivor Benefit Refunds. Follow up with members, school districts, retirement systems, and financial institutions as necessary.
- Analyze and research returned warrants to determine steps needed to ensure the acceptance of transactions to financial institutions. Collaborate with State Comptroller’s office, accounting department, members, and financial institutions to safeguard the acceptance of the funds as needed.
Essential Functions (Continued)
- Calculate and submit divorce estimates.
- Analyze, research, and meet IRS mandated time guidelines for the annual Required Mandatory Distribution as needed.
- Analyze and research the annual Member Accumulated Contribution research project as needed.
- Retrieve reciprocal service histories via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and State Universities Retirement System (SURS) website and maintain a follow up system with the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF) via email or phone contact when required or requested.
- Receive, review, and process out of state verification forms (OSV’s) regarding past Illinois teaching service. Send responses to member or employer as required.
- Analyze and calculate Social Security eligibility letters and/or income verifications as needed.
- Review legal documents, including trust and probate documents for proper payment of death claims.
- Review workers compensation documentation, to calculate credit and process miscellaneous adjustments.
- Assist in special projects using the agile scrum methodology as needed.
- Participate in training as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet deadlines
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Excellent organizational skills
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in math, statistics, accounting, education, business, or a related degree
- Candidates without a degree must possess four (4) years of progressive responsibility in a related business or education field.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public both verbally and through written correspondence.
- Preferred experience with pensions, benefits and or employee relations
- Critical skills required are analytical skills, computational skills, communication skills and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to utilize existing computer applications and interact effectively and diplomatically with members
TRS is a non-code state agency.
**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS**
Candidates must submit applications through the TRS Careers Website:
Careers | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Please follow all instructions and include all required documents. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
TRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or completing any pre-employment testing, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at (217) 814-2111, or HRServices@trsil.org. Hiring decisions are not based on or affected by political factors, including political sponsorship, affiliation, or support.
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
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Job Requisition ID: 59938
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026
Agency: Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Salary: $53,907 - $84,095
Job Type: Salaried
Number of Vacancies: 2
Merit Comp Code: Agency Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm M-F
Headquarter Location: 2815 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702-3397
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: clonbom@trsil.org
Please follow the directions below when applying for this position.
**DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE VISIT THE TRS WEBSITE:
Careers | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
The Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) is one of the largest public pension systems in the United States. We provide retirement, disability and survivor benefits to teachers, administrators and other public-school personnel employed outside the city of Chicago.
TRS serves over 456,000 members and manages a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio for the exclusive benefit of the membership.
TRS is governed by a Board of Trustees. Full-and part-time employees are eligible for the State of Illinois comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental and vision coverage. All employees hired after August 17, 2001 participate in the TRS retirement pension plan. Employees also have the option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans. The TRS pension plan is a participating reciprocal system under the Illinois Pension Code Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act.
Learn more about careers at TRS: Careers | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Job Summary
- processing and calculating one type of claim (retirement, refund and single sum, APB, disability, or survivor benefit) and calculating the associated recalculations with proficiency, or
- processing and calculating five types of optional service adjustments with proficiency.
Job Summary (Continued)
Essential Functions
- Maintain an understanding of existing statutory requirements, rules and procedures that determine retirement options and benefits.
- Receive requests for income verification letters, publications, specialized forms, and other documents; respond in an accurate and timely manner.
- Use Excel spreadsheets and computerized procedures to calculate benefit claims including age retirement annuities, reversionary, optional service adjustments, and single-sum retirements.
- Analyze and prepare all necessary calculation and benefit information to provide comprehensive and concise information to members.
- Organize refund and single sum, disability, APB, survivor benefits, and/or retirement applications for claim processing as needed.
- Provide technical and clerical support to the benefits department including but not limited to preparing letters for review and approval, mailing, scanning, recording receipt of documents, and reviewing voicemails, emails, and various User Action Request reports.
- Review daily work and determine how work should be distributed throughout the unit including identifying “Rush” requests.
- Calculate one type of claim or five types of optional service adjustments using the appropriate applications for verification by another analyst.
- Contacting employers when necessary to determine excess salary cost and excess sick leave cost billed to employers on retirement claims. Reviewing and analyzing documentation such as contracts, board minutes and salary charts received from employers to make sure calculation, and billing is accurate and ensuring proper documentation is received per Pension Code.
Essential Functions (Continued)
- Reviewing QILDRO court documents to calculate anticipated adjustments on retirement claims.
- Analyze changes, review, and submit claim recalculations, as needed.
- Analyze and submit miscellaneous adjustments, as needed.
- Review, analyze, and interpret homebound documentation, W2 forms, Social Security Itemized Statement of Earnings and other pertinent documentation sent to TRS from the member or their employer with assistance from more senior staff members.
- Analyze and audit member records following the Illinois Pension Code and statutory requirements to determine eligibility for benefits or optional service.
- Respond to inquiries and correspondence received from members and internal staff. Modify standard letters or create customized letters, as needed.
- Review and submit Excess Contribution Refunds and 1% Survivor Benefit Refunds. Follow up with members, school districts, retirement systems, and financial institutions as necessary.
- Analyze and research returned warrants to determine steps needed to ensure the acceptance of transactions to financial institutions. Collaborate with State Comptroller’s office, accounting department, members, and financial institutions to safeguard the acceptance of the funds as needed.
Essential Functions (Continued)
- Calculate and submit divorce estimates.
- Analyze, research, and meet IRS mandated time guidelines for the annual Required Mandatory Distribution as needed.
- Analyze and research the annual Member Accumulated Contribution research project as needed.
- Retrieve reciprocal service histories via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and State Universities Retirement System (SURS) website and maintain a follow up system with the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF) via email or phone contact when required or requested.
- Receive, review, and process out of state verification forms (OSV’s) regarding past Illinois teaching service. Send responses to member or employer as required.
- Analyze and calculate Social Security eligibility letters and/or income verifications as needed.
- Review legal documents, including trust and probate documents for proper payment of death claims.
- Review workers compensation documentation, to calculate credit and process miscellaneous adjustments.
- Assist in special projects using the agile scrum methodology as needed.
- Participate in training as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet deadlines
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Excellent organizational skills
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in math, statistics, accounting, education, business, or a related degree
- Candidates without a degree must possess four (4) years of progressive responsibility in a related business or education field.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public both verbally and through written correspondence.
- Preferred experience with pensions, benefits and or employee relations
- Critical skills required are analytical skills, computational skills, communication skills and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to utilize existing computer applications and interact effectively and diplomatically with members
TRS is a non-code state agency.
**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS**
Candidates must submit applications through the TRS Careers Website:
Careers | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Please follow all instructions and include all required documents. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
TRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or completing any pre-employment testing, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at (217) 814-2111, or HRServices@trsil.org. Hiring decisions are not based on or affected by political factors, including political sponsorship, affiliation, or support.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in benefits analyst jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- Two or more years administering health, dental, vision, or retirement benefit programs
- Working knowledge of ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, and Illinois Secure Choice retirement mandate
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP, or Oracle HCM
- CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP certification strongly preferred by Illinois employers
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel for benefits cost modeling and reporting
Benefits Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a benefits analyst in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or finance as the foundation for a benefits analyst role. Illinois does not issue a state license specific to benefits analysts, but employers consistently favor candidates who hold the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist credential or a PHR or SHRM-CP. Starting in benefits administration or HR generalist roles at Illinois employers, then building expertise in health plan compliance and retirement administration, is the most direct path.
How much do benefits analysts make in Illinois?
Benefits analysts in Illinois earn a median of about $79,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $55,190 for the lowest 10% to over $128,720 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire benefits analysts in Illinois?
Employers hiring benefits analysts in Illinois right now include Alliant Insurance Services, HuFriedyGroup, and State of Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large health systems means demand is consistent across both corporate benefits departments and third-party benefits administration firms based in the Chicago metro.
Which Illinois cities have the most benefits analyst jobs?
Chicago, Springfield, and Northbrook have the most benefits analyst openings in Illinois. Chicago leads because it is home to a dense cluster of corporate headquarters, insurance carriers, and financial services firms with large in-house benefits teams, while Deerfield and Schaumburg concentrate demand through major suburban campuses of national employers like Walgreens Boots Alliance and Zurich North America.
Are there remote benefits analyst jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. Benefits analysis is largely desk-based and data-driven, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 100% of benefits analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader trends in HR and analytical roles. Open enrollment support, plan compliance review, and vendor reporting are the tasks most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a benefits analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an HR coordinator or benefits administrator role at a large Illinois employer or a third-party benefits administration firm in the Chicago suburbs. Employers like Aon and Gallagher run associate-level programs that develop candidates from HR support backgrounds, and health systems such as Northwestern Medicine and Advocate Aurora Health hire benefits specialists at the coordinator level without requiring prior benefits-specific experience. Earning the SHRM-CP or completing coursework toward the CEBS designation gives candidates a meaningful edge during screening.
Where can I find and apply to benefits analyst jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to benefits analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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