Employee Benefits Specialist

Benefits & Leaves Specialist (Temp-To-Hire) (1A01A47C9785e357) Plano, Texas Salary: USD28 - USD31 per hour Benefits & Leaves Specialist Location: Plano, TX Pay: $28.00 – $31.00 per hour Employment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire Temp-to-Hire Timeline: Approximately 4 Months Schedule: Monday – Friday | In-Office TrendHR is partnering with an established healthcare organization to identify an experienced Benefits & Leaves Specialist to join its corporate Human Resources team on a temp-to-hire basis . This is a full-time, in-office opportunity that is expected to begin as an approximately four-month temporary assignment with the intention of transitioning into a permanent position . The role is ideal for an HR professional with strong hands-on experience in employee benefits administration, leave management, compliance, and employee support . The Benefits & Leaves Specialist will help administer benefits for employees across a multi-state organization while serving as an important resource for employees navigating benefits, leaves of absence, workplace injuries, and related HR matters. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with complex benefits regulations, and able to balance compliance responsibilities with a high level of employee service. What You'll Do Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HSA, COBRA, ACA, 401(k), and other benefit offerings Serve as a resource for employees regarding benefits questions, eligibility, claims, and coverage issues Work directly with insurance carriers and benefit vendors to resolve employee and administrative issues Manage and track FMLA, non-FMLA leaves of absence, ADA accommodations, and related documentation Ensure leave and accommodation processes comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements Assist with Workers' Compensation claims , workplace injuries, required certifications, testing, and documentation Process and reconcile monthly benefit invoices, identifying and resolving discrepancies between carriers, payroll, and internal records Maintain accurate employee enrollment and contribution information within the company's payroll and HR systems Process benefit additions, changes, and terminations accurately and on time Support ACA tracking, compliance, and reporting Assist with required annual filings and reporting, including Form 5500, Form 1095, EEO-1, and OSHA 300 Prepare and review employee benefit communications, new-hire materials, and required compliance notices Maintain current knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, ACA , and other applicable benefits and leave regulations Provide additional administrative and operational support to the corporate Human Resources team Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee and company information What We're Looking For 4+ years of employee benefits administration experience Multi-state benefits experience strongly preferred Hands-on knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, ACA, and leave administration Experience working within an HRIS/HCM system Ceridian/Dayforce experience strongly preferred Experience preparing or supporting Form 5500, 1095, EEO-1, and OSHA 300 reporting Experience with Workers' Compensation administration and employee leave tracking Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills A service-oriented approach when assisting employees with benefits and HR-related questions Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and sensitive employee matters Comfortable working in a full-time, in-office environment $28.00 – $31.00 per hour , based on experience. This position will begin as a full-time, hourly temp-to-hire assignment through TrendHR . The temporary portion of the assignment is expected to last approximately four months , with the intention of transitioning the successful employee into a permanent position with the client. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for long-term employment , while having the opportunity to join the organization, learn the team and responsibilities, and demonstrate their abilities during the initial temp-to-hire period. Why Consider This Opportunity? This role offers a great opportunity for an experienced Benefits or HR professional who enjoys being the person employees and HR leaders can rely on when navigating benefits and leave questions. Rather than focusing on one narrow area of HR, you'll have exposure to benefits administration, leave management, compliance, Workers' Compensation, vendor relationships, employee support, and HR operations . Most importantly, this isn't intended to simply be a short-term project. The goal is to find someone who can become a long-term member of the HR team following the approximately four-month temp-to-hire period. This opportunity is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys detailed work, understands the importance of compliance, and genuinely likes helping employees navigate important benefits and leave decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr