Benefits Specialist

Description
Bring your IT career and talents to CDW, where you can have a greater impact, be inspired by our mission and excited about your career and future. A Fortune 200 leader, we're the driven professionals and technology experts companies turn to most to solve their IT challenges. The Benefits Specialist serves as a liaison, supporting and managing relationships with key third-party benefit providers to enhance coworker well-being and engagement. This role is responsible for overseeing workers' compensation administration and delivering expert guidance on benefit offerings and enrollment processes. Additionally, the specialist ensures compliance, data accuracy, and optimal program performance through in-depth analysis and continuous process improvements
What you will do:
* Vendor Relationship Management - Acts as the primary liaison between CDW and key benefit partners, including the Café, Vending, Fitness Center, and Childcare Center, ensuring seamless operations, service excellence, and program optimization.
* Recognition Program Oversight - Administers and enhances CDW's coworker recognition initiatives, aligning them with company culture and engagement strategies.
* Workers' Compensation Administration - Manages CDW's workers' compensation program, collaborating with insurance providers and CDW's safety and legal teams to ensure compliance, case resolution, and cost containment.
* Benefits & Wellness Program Development - Supports the design, execution, and continuous improvement of company benefits and wellness programs, including conducting program evaluations, managing system transitions, and implementing new initiatives.
* Data Analysis & Reporting - Compiles, analyzes, and interprets key benefits data, generating detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to support decision-making and program enhancements.
* Coworker Benefits Consultation - Provides expert guidance to coworkers on plan features, eligibility, cost structures, and enrollment procedures, ensuring an optimal benefits experience. Troubleshoots and resolves complex coworker concerns.
* Benefits Communication & Education - Develops, reviews, and refines benefit communication materials, including educational content, training materials, and instructional videos to enhance employee understanding and engagement.
* Financial Oversight & Compliance - Audits and enters vendor invoices, verifies data accuracy, and resolves discrepancies with carriers to maintain financial integrity and program efficiency.
* Ensure the confidentiality of sensitive coworker and company information, overseeing all data with discretion and in compliance with privacy policies and legal requirements
What we expect of you:
* Bachelors Degree and 3+ years' experience in Benefits, HR, or related experience OR high school diploma and 7+ years' experience in Benefits, HR, or related experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders, including Senior Leadership.
* History of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively relay benefits information to individuals who are not familiar with terms or programs.
* History of working independently with little direction.
* Strong creative problem solving skills and resourcefulness.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office. Pay range: $ 64,000-$97,200 depending on experience and skill set Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
Who we are:
CDW is a leading technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organizations across the globe. Our fingerprints can be found on technology in workplaces of more than 250,000 companies; from fresh-faced start-ups to international conglomerates. With the breadth of products and services we offer, there is no request too big or too small.
What you can expect from us: Culture, coworkers, careers.
CDW is not only the People Who Get IT but the People who get People. Our relationships are fueled by our deep expertise and grounded in the CDW Way. Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same. From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together. At CDW, you'll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes who you will learn from and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self- and your best ideas- to CDW. Because diverse perspectives bring forth better problem solving- and better solutions for our customers on a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status
Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/)