Benefits & Retirement Specialist I
About The Position
The Benefits & Retirement Specialist I serves as a key member of the Human Resources team, primarily supporting employee and retiree benefits and retirement programs. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys providing high-level customer service and guiding employees and retirees through benefits-related processes. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of benefits transactions, maintaining compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, and supporting benefits, retirement, and wellness initiatives. The position also contributes to compensation-related functions and broader HR initiatives as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year of related experience in Benefits/Retirement processing, HR Operations, and/or HR Compliance.
- Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
- Will consider an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with three years of related experience in Human Resources.
- Will consider a High School Diploma/GED with five years of related experience in Human Resources.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a key member of the Human Resources team, primarily supporting employee and retiree benefits and retirement programs.
- Provides high-level customer service and guides employees and retirees through benefits-related processes.
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of benefits transactions.
- Maintains compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Supports benefits, retirement, and wellness initiatives.
- Contributes to compensation-related functions and broader HR initiatives as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System.
- TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.
- Family enrollment is available.
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
- 12-15 paid holidays per year.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Wellness programs and release time.
- Access to online learning platforms.
- Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.
- Leadership development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
