Are you passionate about creating a positive work environment and enhancing employee experiences? Our client is looking for a dynamic Employee Benefits & Engagement Manager to join their team. Our client's distribution platform provides services to mid-sized food manufacturers across the Midwest to enhance and streamline their distribution operations. This role reports to the Chief HR Officer and plays a pivotal part in managing employee benefits programs and driving engagement initiatives across multiple locations.
Employee Benefits & Engagement Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives and other employee benefits
• Oversee employee leave programs (PTO, FMLA, parental leave), ensuring compliance and efficiency
• Serve as the go-to person for employee benefits inquiries and problem resolution
• Partner with vendors and brokers to implement cost-effective benefits solutions
• Lead benefits education sessions and manage the annual open enrollment process

• Develop and execute strategies to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Organize employee events, recognition programs and team-building activities
• Conduct employee surveys, analyze results and work with leaders to enhance engagement
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across all levels of the organization

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations related to benefits and engagement
• Maintain accurate records and provide actionable insights using engagement and benefits metrics
• Monitor industry trends to recommend innovative practices

Employee Benefits & Engagement Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in benefits administration and employee engagement
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and compliance requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
• Ability to travel locally weekly and quarterly to locations outside of Chicago

If you are interested and meet the qualifications above, we invite you to apply to the Employee Benefits & Engagement Manager opening today.
Thank you,
Allison Sachnoff
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network

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LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.