Benefit Specialist

JAMES EDWARD & COMPANIES GROUP • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Benefit Specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan. This role will also assist with company compliance and safety.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Associate’s degree in HR or related field preferred, but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education.
• Two years’ experience in HR and/or benefits administration.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or benefits certification.
• Experience with Paycom.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Perform quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Distribute all benefits enrollment materials and determine eligibility.
• Enroll employees with carriers and process life status changes.
• Respond to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
• Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.
• Assist with the open enrollment process.
• Administer annual company wellness program.
• Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.
• Assist with processing all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
• Assist with FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
• Create and update benefit SOPs.
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims and leaves.
• Assist with new-hire orientations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k with 4% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Paid time off after introductory period.
• Paid company holidays.
• Additional earning opportunities with incentive programs and commissions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees