Benefits Specialist

Job Title: Benefits Specialist

Location (City, State): Dallas

Work Schedule: M – F, 8 – 5, hybrid

Type of Employment: Direct Hire

Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000

Industry: Professional Services

Benefits: This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings options, paid time off, and additional employee benefits.

Job Description

Addison Group is partnering with our client to identify a Benefits Specialist who will support the day-to-day administration of employee benefits and leave programs. This individual will play a key role in maintaining benefit records, coordinating with third-party vendors, assisting employees with benefits-related questions, and supporting compliance and reporting activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and prior experience working with employee benefits administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employee participation in benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, spending accounts, and supplemental offerings.
• Process benefit elections, updates, and terminations within the HRIS and related systems.
• Verify employee eligibility for benefit plans based on established guidelines and plan provisions.
• Maintain accurate benefits data and conduct routine audits to ensure information integrity.
• Research and resolve benefit discrepancies, enrollment issues, and employee concerns.
• Facilitate leave management processes in partnership with third-party leave administrators.
• Track employee leave activity, eligibility requirements, and return-to-work timelines.
• Collaborate with HR and external partners to address leave-related questions and escalations.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding benefit plans, enrollment processes, claims concerns, and leave programs.
• Review data for trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide reporting support for audits, compliance reviews, and leadership requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, or a related area.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and benefits administration systems.
• Knowledge of employee benefit programs, leave administration, and applicable regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.