HR Total Rewards Sr. Analyst

This is a Hybrid role, with the expectation the colleague will work out of the Lincolnshire, IL office from time to time. 

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

• The Senior Benefits Analyst role is part of the Aon Benefits function under the Total Rewards team in the People Organization (HR). Use third-party vendor to provide support for day-to-day health and welfare administration, obtain correct data/information and process funding and payments.
• Searches historical plan records and data to assist colleagues with participant inquiries, claims, appeals, audits, legal requests and other projects.
• Researches complex participant benefit issues and formulates resolutions/recommendations by analyzing fact patterns and applying plan provisions. Provides resolution in accordance with due dates and documents processes.
• Monitors the corporate benefits email boxes and assist with replies and sending mass emails.
• Uses knowledge to consult with talent acquisition, HR, payroll, finance, and other internal groups on benefits operations matters.
• Conducts benefit plan reconciliations and manages/monitors vendor expenses.
• Completes federal, state and local compliance filings for health and welfare plans
• Ensures accuracy of supporting documentation for Form 5500, FAS106/112 and other compliance-related activities; analyzes and responds to consultant/actuary inquiries.
• Conducts SOX testing and user acceptance testing of participant-facing applications and benefits calculations/processes.
• Supports Annual Enrollment.
• Plays active role in benefits communications and managing benefits communication projects.
• Provides merger, acquisition, and divestiture support that includes comparing benefit designs/pricing and completing gap analysis.

The benefits team supports U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada with additional global responsibilities. This role mainly supports U.S. health, welfare, and voluntary benefit plans but may also include support for Canada health and group benefits, acquisitions, divestitures and other HR initiatives.

• Working knowledge of health and welfare benefits-related laws and regulations.
• Skilled at properly researching, identifying, and documenting a participant issue.
• Experience with data mining and interpreting results.
• Project management experience
• Time management skills with a can-do attitude

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of industry experience.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive 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, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

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, diverse 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.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

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

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $70,000 - $80,000 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.

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.

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.