Benefits and Leave Specialist

REXEL • Dallas, TX

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

Rexel USA is seeking a Benefits and Leave Specialist to join their team in Dallas, TX. This hybrid role is responsible for assisting with the daily administration and communication of all health and welfare benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans. The specialist will support the administration of these plans in accordance with plan documents, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Key duties involve managing daily operations, processing Qualified Life Events (QLEs) and mid-year benefit changes, responding to employee and manager inquiries regarding enrollments, plan changes, premiums, and contributions. The role also includes analyzing enrollment data for reconciliations, assisting with benefit plan audits, and supporting New Hire Orientations and Open Enrollment elections. The position requires extensive knowledge of employee benefits, applicable laws, FMLA, and Leave of Absence regulations, as well as experience with full and self-insured plans for data analysis and monthly billing.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in Benefits Administration
• 3+ years experience with FMLA & Leave Management
• Full benefits administration experience in Health & Welfare plans
• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws
• High School or GED - Required
• Knowledge of FMLA and Leave of Absence regulations
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly proficient with Excel

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of all health and welfare benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness) in accordance with plan documents, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for daily operations and effective communication of all benefit programs.
• Manage and accurately process QLE’s – Qualified Life Events and any mid-year benefit changes.
• Responds to benefit inquiries from employees and managers relating to enrollments, plan changes, premium issues and contribution amounts.
• Analyze enrollment data for month end and annual reconciliations.
• Assist with benefit plans and other internal and external benefit related audits.
• Assist with New Hire Orientations and Open Enrollment elections.
• Maintains extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws to support function.
• Keeps current and maintains a deep understanding of FMLA and Leave of Absence regulations to support function.
• Leverages knowledge of Full and Self insured plans to analyze data and prepare monthly bills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees