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Benefits & Leave Analyst

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Location: Northbrook, Illinois

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too.

The Benefits Analyst will have primary responsibility for the administration of a variety of benefit programs in the US and Canada and interpreting data and performing analysis to ensure CBH’s competitive positioning in the marketplace. This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

A day in the life as a Benefits Analyst...

  • Partner with the Associate Care and HRIS team in completing Tier 2 level benefit support to ensure proper processes are in place and benefit plans are administered accurately

  • Conduct audits to ensure benefit eligibility, elections, contributions and payroll deductions are processed accurately and in a timely manner

  • Manage billing process and submission to finance

  • Create and maintains records, reports, and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations

  • Lead 401K administration, reporting, and manages formal audit process

  • Assist in the design, development and maintenance of various benefits policies.

  • Participate in benefits surveys and evaluate CBH offerings to determine market competitiveness

  • Manages the process for data modeling and cost projection related to health and welfare plans

  • Assist with the open enrollment process and develops/updates benefit communications

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What you’ll bring to the table…

  • Solid understanding of benefits practices

  • Experience in benefits modeling and design

  • Ability to work independently within interpretive guidelines, take initiative, and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skill set

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills


We’d love to hear from you if you have…

  • 1+ year experience in a Benefits-specific role

  • BS or equivalent experience in a Benefits or HR role

  • Advanced excel and analytical skills

  • HRIS experience required; Workday experience preferred


Starting Rate: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.

Job ID R22186 Date posted 12/24/2025 Position Type Full Time
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Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:

Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com/benefits

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2 and Hudson Grace, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.

State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Applicant Privacy: For details about how the Company collects and uses your personal information, please see our Job Applicant Privacy & Communications Notice.

Questions? Please reach out to careers@crateandbarrel.com

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