Employee Benefits Specialist

The Benefits Specialist will be responsible for providing administrative, analytical, and technical support in the delivery of our Company benefit programs. Day-to-day operations will include administration and communication of Company benefit programs, vendor management, data analysis and vendor billing. The right candidate will have a genuine interest in employee benefits, be highly organized, possess strong technical skills, and have a solid track record of commitment to both customer service and continuous process improvement.

• This Job is based at our company offices located in Grapevine Texas; applicants must reside at the Dallas-Fort Worth Area.
• Pay $24.03/Hour

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD&D, disability insurance, health savings accounts, COBRA, 401(k), and wellness programs.
• Audit and ensure accuracy of benefit enrollments/changes from HRIS (UltiPro) and vendor systems and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Work closely with Payroll team to ensure accurate employee deductions and funding to vendors (e.g. 401(k), HSA)
• Oversee vendor billing, data including reconciliation, validation, and payment processing.
• Ensure vendor file feed integrations run smoothly and accurately and resolve errors.
• Manage the open enrollment process, including updating HRIS system and communications and making presentations to staff.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for benefits processes.
• Serve as a front-line responder and subject matter expert for employees’ benefits related questions or issues.
• Research and analyze plan designs and offerings based on employee interest and market competitiveness.
• Prepare data and information for annual reporting/participant notification requirements, audits, and other compliance needs as required.
• Proactively develop and implement recommendations to simplify benefit HRIS processes through automation and/or streamlining.
• Maintain compliance with State and Federal regulations for assigned plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in Benefits Administration
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) required.
• Advanced Excel skills (i.e. vlookups, pivot tables, etc.) required.
• Experience with UltiPro HRIS system preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to communicate effectively and professionally, able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong working knowledge of HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA & PPACA, ERISA, DOL and IRS regulations.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and handling of sensitive information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Strong customer-service skills paired with strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to manage, coordinate and prioritize multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Must be honest, truthful, and trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity.
• Self-starter who quickly learns new business processes, new systems and tools.
• Self-motivated and ability to work well within a fast-paced, high volume HR team environment.
• Understanding of need and ability to act with urgency and provide accurate information to customers.
• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation.