Benefits Specialist
Job in
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, 75181, USA
Listing for:
City of Mesquite
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
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Administrative/Clerical
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18.9 - 23.16 USD Hourly
USD
18.90
23.16
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary: $18.90/hr minimum – $23.16/hr midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
Responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long‑term disability, and 457 (B) Plan, Critical Care, Accident Insurance and ADD insurance. Work as a cooperative and supportive member of the Human Resources team as a Benefits Specialist, providing the best possible customer service.
Responsibilities
All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.Answer, research, and respond to employee questions regarding all city‑provided benefits.Stay abreast of current trends and legislation that may affect employee benefit plans.Assist with new‑hire orientations.Assist with the open enrollment process. Coordinate open enrollment periods for all insurance plans. Be available to assist representatives.Prepare and modify a variety of information with insurance carriers; process life insurance claims; keep eligibility status updated.Contact and administrator for the City’s tobacco cessation program. Responsible for informing eligible employees who want to participate in the tobacco cessation program of the requirements and maintaining databases of their progress as well as reimbursements issued.Contact and administrator for the City’s preventive benefit requirement. Responsible for informing employees of the requirement and maintain preventive benefit database for all City employees.Coordinate, plan, and serve as the point of contact for City/Department related events in the Benefits Division, i.e., Annual Health Fair, Retirement Seminar, Open Enrollment meetings.Performs quality checks of benefits‑related data.Provide information to various individuals regarding the City’s policies, procedures, and benefits.Maintain a variety of electronic files and electronic filing systems to include employee, retiree, and terminated personnel filing system.Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.Prepare materials and correspondence for distribution within the City and to other related external businesses and governmental agencies as necessary.Work as a cooperative and supportive member of the Human Resources team.Provide the best possible customer service to the public and employees.Other Duties and Responsibilities
Provide clerical and secretarial support to assist department staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities.May participate in a variety of activities involving travel between various City facilities and to other related external business and government agencies, which may include retrieving office supplies or collecting and distributing materials.Keep abreast of payroll information and changes.May be required to cover various HR work functions in the absence of other team members.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum
Job Requirements Education & Experience
High School Diploma or GED. Four years of general office experience to include public contact. Ability to read, speak and write in Spanish is preferred.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This position does not require a physical for employment. Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.
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