HR SPECIALIST - BENEFITS - AUSTIN

Texas Disposal Systems•Creedmoor, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Specialist - Benefits supports the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs and related human resources (HR) processes, including eligibility, enrollments, leave administration support, vendor coordination, and reporting. This position ensures operational continuity, data accuracy, and compliance while serving as a backup to the Benefits Administration Manager by maintaining established processes and escalating decisions as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
At least two years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, or a related support role
Strong understanding of benefits administration and HR operational processes
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite – i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint – and HRIS systems
Ability to work well with internal and external customers at all levels of the company
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team
Ability to work extended periods outside of standard business hours on occasion

Nice To Haves

Prior HR Generalist experience or benefits-focused experience
Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now software
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
Prior experience supporting open enrollment, audits, or vendor coordination
Strong understanding of HR processes, benefits administration, and compliance

Responsibilities

Execute daily, weekly, and monthly benefits administration processes to ensure continuity and compliance.
Manage employee eligibility, enrollments, terminations, and qualifying life events (QLEs).
Perform benefit deduction research, corrections, and reconciliations.
Coordinate benefit data transfers, eligibility files, and premium reporting with vendors and internal partners.
Review benefit invoices, accruals, and billing statements, escalating discrepancies as needed.
Respond to employee benefits inquiries and assist with issue resolution.
Support leave administration processes, including Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other protected leave programs, serving as backup coverage.
Assist with tracking, documentation, and coordination related to leave cases while maintaining confidentiality.
Conduct routine data checks to identify and correct missing or inaccurate information in the human resource information system (HRIS) and benefits systems.
Prepare routine and ad hoc HR and benefits reports for leadership and internal stakeholders.
Maintain and update information within HRIS and benefits platforms.
Provide HRIS and benefits system support, including troubleshooting and data maintenance.
Maintain effective working relationships with benefits vendors and third-party administrators.
Follow and document standard operating procedures for benefits and HR processes.
Participate in HR initiatives including open enrollment, audits, job fairs, and benefits-related events.
Maintain operational stability as back-up by executing established processes and escalating decisions appropriately.
Other duties as assigned.