Benefits Specialist

Description

We are looking for a skilled Sr. Benefits Specialist to join our team in Pasadena, Texas. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key role in administering and optimizing employee benefits programs, ensuring smooth operations and compliance across various offerings. Your expertise in benefits coordination and administration will significantly contribute to enhancing employee satisfaction and the overall efficiency of our organization.

Responsibilities:

- Administer comprehensive benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary options, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

- Manage employee enrollment processes, handle status changes, and resolve claims efficiently.

- Maintain updated and accessible benefits resources across internal platforms to support employees.

- Oversee retirement plans such as 401(k), including enrollments, loans, withdrawals, and reporting.

- Provide guidance and support to employees regarding FMLA and other leave policies.

- Collaborate with payroll and HR teams to ensure seamless integration and execution of benefits.

- Analyze benefit packages and provide recommendations to optimize offerings.

- Verify and monitor employee benefits to ensure eligibility and accuracy.

- Utilize ADP Workforce Now to manage benefits administration tasks effectively.

- Conduct regular audits and reporting to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Requirements

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in benefits administration or related roles.

- Proficiency in managing employee benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, and retirement programs.

- Strong knowledge of FMLA policies and disability benefits.

- Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HR management systems.

- Demonstrated ability to analyze and optimize benefits packages.

- Familiarity with 401(k) administration, including enrollments and reporting.

- Exceptional organizational and communication skills to manage employee inquiries and data.

- Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Talent Match®

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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