Title: Benefits Administrator
Department: Human Resources
City: Houston
State: Texas
Contract until 1/31/2025
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Respond to employee Benefit inquiries via email, phone, virtual meetings, in-person meetings, and chat, particularly pertaining to Open Enrollment
- Advise employees on the group Benefit plans, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), 401(k), Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and other Benefit plans
- Advise employees on Benefit related company policies and procedures including Paid Time Off (PTO) plans, and COBRA, Medicare, and other related programs
- Process Qualified Medical Child Support Orders (QMCSOs) and related documents, death claims, Evidence of Insurability (EOI) forms, Medicare Part B forms, and contact change approvals
- Resolve employee claim, eligibility, and enrollment issues with Benefit vendors
- Approve employee qualifying status changes
- Complete changes in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) that affect employee Benefits
- Update and maintain Benefits information on the company’s intranet and HRIS sites
- Assist with employee Benefit communications and notices, Benefit auditing, and HRIS reporting
- Assist with Open Enrollment planning, communication, execution, and auditing
- Assist with Affordable Care Act (ACA) auditing and reporting
- Convert paper files to electronic files
- Other Benefit related duties as assigned
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Knowledge of administration of group Benefit plans, including Section 125 Cafeteria plans, and Wellbeing programs
- Knowledge of employment and Benefit laws and regulations, including HIPAA, COBRA, PPACA, and ERISA
- Knowledge of HRIS; Workday experience a plus
- Knowledge of Human Resources (HR) practices and procedures
- Knowledge of the interaction between STD, FMLA, ADA, USERRA, LTD, Worker’s Compensation, and company leave policies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong initiative with the ability to work independently
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, vendors, brokers, and other job-related contacts
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and/or assignments concurrently
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, and familiarity with Access
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One (1) or more years of professional experience working in HR with a background in Benefits; prior work experience in the energy sector a plus
- Professional HR or Benefit certifications a plus
- Wellbeing Program experience a plus