Benefits Advisor

Valero•San Antonio, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Benefits Advisor under general supervision, the Benefits Advisor is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Health & Welfare benefit programs. This role serves as a primary owner of new hire enrollments, qualifying change event processing, and annual Open Enrollment. Acts as a subject-matter expert on H&W programs, partners closely with HR, Payroll, and external vendors, and provides excellent customer service to employees. At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
2 years of professional health & welfare benefits administration experience required.
Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required.
Excellent communication, analytical, and customer-service skills required.
Experience with SAP or similar HRIS/benefits platforms required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or higher level degree preferred.
Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacy plans, life and disability products, and Section 125 plans preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA/FSA, and other ancillary benefit programs.
Process qualified change events, eligibility updates, and corrections in HRIS/benefits administration systems.
Monitor plan enrollment, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate vendor eligibility files.
Support Annual Open Enrollment, including testing, data audits, communications, and employee support.
Participate in systems testing for benefit updates, integrations, interfaces , and configuration changes.
Provide timely and accurate guidance to employees on H&W benefits, claims issues, and eligibility questions.
Partner with carriers and third-party administrators to resolve claims escalations and service issues.
Support compliance with HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, ERISA, Section 125, and other regulatory requirements through accurate recordkeeping and timely processing of events.
Work with Payroll to ensure accurate deductions and timely adjustments.

Benefits

Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
100%25 match on 401(K) up to 7%25, with immediate vesting
Company-sponsored Pension Plan
Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Onsite Daycare Center
Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
Onsite Pharmacy
State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking trails