Benefits Specialist- (Sugarland, Texas)

GetixHealth • Houston, TX

58d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GetixHealth is seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist to support the
administration, compliance, and communication of our employee benefits programs.
This role serves as a key resource for employees and leaders by providing
benefits guidance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting
benefits-related processes within UKG.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 3–5 years of benefits administration experience
• Strong knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with retirement and group insurance plans
• Intermediate Excel skills (V-Lookups, X-Lookups, etc.)
• Experience with UKG strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Nice To Haves

• Leave management experience preferred
• Experience with UKG strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide benefits support and guidance to employees, managers, and HR partners
• Administer health & welfare and retirement benefit programs
• Ensure compliance with ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, and related regulations
• Process benefits enrollments and qualifying life events
• Support fully insured and self-insured benefit plans
• Assist with leave of absence and benefits-related inquiries
• Conduct benefits presentations for new hires and open enrollment
• Review and audit benefits invoices for accuracy
• Support 401(k) plan administration and financial wellness initiatives
• Maintain and support benefits configuration within UKG
• Develop employee benefits communications and materials

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision plans available starting after 60 days of full-time employment.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Benefit from basic life/AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage, with optional voluntary life/AD&D plans.
• 401(k) Plan: Eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) plan after 6 months of continuous service.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Start accruing PTO from your very first day of employment.
• Flexible Benefits: Customize your benefits package to fit your personal and family needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level