Benefits Consultant Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

Aon Is Looking for A Global Benefits Senior Consultant – Hybrid role located in – (Chicago, NY, Montreal)

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Global Benefits Consultant who will support our multinational clients as they globalize and expand their benefits to address the needs of a diverse and international workforce. This is a great career opportunity that offers diversified project and client exposure.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Serve as day-to-day contact to support mid-sized or large multinational clients.
- Lead projects assigned with limited direction and within established time frames and financial parameters.
- Support the development and execution of client benefits strategies and global project implementations interacting directly with client teams and other Aon cross functional teams.
- Manage coordination of multiple country services provided by local Aon teams including renewals, policy placement, benchmarking projects, M&A and benefits audits.
- Attend client meetings and present results as an integral part of a collaborative client service team.
- Resolve client issues at appropriate levels and keep team informed of issues that require escalation.
- Communicate with external parties such as HR contacts, plan sponsors, auditors, etc. to resolve issues, research and respond to routine inquiries, prepare, and present reports.
- Make intermediate or final recommendations.
- Conduct internal meetings, monitor, and execute deliverables and accountabilities based on project scope and statement of work.
- Identify additional potential work and any out-of-scope services requested by clients.
- Achieve specified client servicing deliverables and goals identified each year. This may include billable hours and utilization goals.
- Support senior members of the group in developing business opportunities through the introduction of additional services for existing client.
- Train and mentor less experienced staff. Review their work product for reasonableness and accuracy to validate data and results.
- Participate in training opportunities to remain current with technical skills and the regulatory environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5 years or more of direct experience in an HR consulting firm or professional services firm.
- Strong project management and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment.
- Working knowledge of employee benefits.
- Demonstrated interest in the global environment, other cultures, and languages.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- International or US benefits consulting experience.
- Demonstrated consultative skills to effectively work in a cohesive team environment as well as the ability to communicate with a variety of internal and external parties.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree (business, mathematics, finance, economics, or other degrees where quantitative skills are required is preferred).
- Advanced degree or project management certification is an advantage.

HOW WE SUPPORT OUR COLLEAGUES

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances. Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PAY TRANSPARENCY LAWS

The salary range for this position intended for U.S. applicants is $95 to $120K annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of [State/Region]. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

Whether it is bonus/commission eligible

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to:
- a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions;
- an employee stock purchase plan;
- consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion;
- medical, dental and vision insurance;
- various types of leaves of absence;
- paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year;
- 15 days of paid vacation per year;
- paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws;
- short-term disability and optional long-term disability;
- health savings account;
- health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts;
- employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance;
- optional personal insurance policies;
- adoption assistance;
- tuition assistance;
- commuter benefits;
- and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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