Benefits Manager

Huron Consulting Group helps clients effectively address complex challenges that arise in litigation, disputes, investigations, regulatory compliance, procurement, financial distress, and other sources of significant conflict or change. The Company also helps clients deliver superior customer and capital market performance through integrated strategic, operational, and organizational change. Huron provides services to a wide variety of both financially sound and distressed organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, medium-sized businesses, leading academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and the law firms that represent these various organizations. Primary involvement will be to manage different areas of employee benefits, which can include: health and welfare plans, qualified and non-qualified retirement programs, and executive benefit programs. The ideal candidate will be principally responsible for all compliance matters, including but not limited to: ERISA, IRS regulations, and other legislative rules that impact benefit matters. This position will report to Director, Benefits and Human Resources Administration.   • Responsible for the administration of various aspects of our health, welfare, and retirement programs • Keep apprised of various ERISA, IRS, and other legislative rules and regulations, as well as make recommendations on policy or procedures to ensure compliance • Participate in the preparation and distribution of Benefits Plan Contracts, Plan Documents, and Summary Plan Descriptions • Provide expertise and guidance in Leave of Absence administration and ensure compliance with internal policies, ADA, and FMLA laws • Research and provide recommendations on enhancements to benefit programs • Participate in acquisition due diligence • Manage Work/Life Programs • Manage special projects, as assigned • Supervise and provide guidance to benefits staff • Bachelors degree • 5+ years of experience in employee benefits; additional experience in HRIS and M&A work is desirable • Experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously is essential • Strong analytic, written, and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to manage a continuously changing environment   Please apply through our website at www.huronconsultinggroup.com/careers.aspx.   We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life&disability, 401(k), work/life programs, employee stock purchase plan and a generous paid time off policy. The Company is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity in recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, education and all other terms of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, Vietnam era of veteran status, physical or mental disability, creed, citizen status or any other status protected by federal, state of local law. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace. If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=514161-3-713 Please apply through our website at www.huronconsultinggroup.com/careers. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and a generous vacation and personal/sick plan. Huron Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, compensate, transfer, promote and train without regard to age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, Vietnam era or veteran status, physical or mental disability, creed, citizen status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.