HRIS Specialist

The Misch Group•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled HRIS Specialist to own and operate our benefits administration technology across a growing portfolio of diverse clients. This high-accountability role is responsible for the configuration and management of Employee Navigator, maintenance of carrier EDI connectivity, support of payroll integrations, and the oversight of accurate enrollment and billing operations. You will collaborate closely with internal Account Management and Marketing teams to ensure a seamless client experience.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on Employee Navigator administration within a broker or multi-employer environment.
Minimum of 2 years managing carrier EDI (834) connections and resolving eligibility errors.
Experience integrating benefits with at least one major payroll platform (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, UKG, or Paylocity).
Working knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA within a group health context.
Experience administering benefits for employers ranging from 50 to 500+ employees.
Deep understanding of EDI 834/820 file structures and carrier connectivity workflows.
High proficiency in Excel for auditing, reconciliation, and billing validation.
Proactive written communication skills with a focus on audit-ready documentation standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK payroll platforms.
Familiarity with PlanYear or similar decision support tools.
Previous experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms.
Strong priority will be given to candidates with multi-platform payroll integration experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain and configure the Employee Navigator platform across all client groups, including plan design, eligibility rules, open enrollment, and portal setup.
Manage events such as new hires, terminations, life events, and COBRA triggers within defined SLAs.
Serve as the internal SME to train internal teams and client HR contacts.
Monitor and manage EDI/API connections across medical, dental, vision, life, and disability carriers.
Maintain accurate data across 400+ carrier connections and resolve file rejections or eligibility discrepancies within one business day.
Assist in the onboarding and validation of new carrier integrations.
Build and maintain benefit deduction integrations with various payroll platforms, including ADP, UKG, Paylocity, Reynolds & Reynolds, and CDK.
Troubleshoot data sync issues and coordinate resolutions with client payroll teams.
Generate and reconcile monthly invoices against enrollment data, processing retroactive adjustments as needed.
Partner with internal teams on vendor payments and collections.