Benefits Specialist II

COMPANY NAME : Zachry Industrial JOB TITLE: Benefits Specialist II DEPARTMENT: Total Employee Rewards Department LOCATION: San Antonio, TX. Who are we? Zachry Group is America's pacesetter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services in the power, energy, chemicals, manufacturing and industrial sectors. It works with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Please visit for more information. Is Zachry Group right for you? Are you interested in a career with a company who provides meaningful work, a team-based culture and opportunities for growth? We are seeking people who are performance-oriented and want to be part of something bigger. If you see work as more than a job and want to be in an environment where you are known, respected and valued, Zachry Group is right for you. About this role The Benefits Specialist understands Zachry’s total rewards strategy and supports the operations and administration of the employee benefits plans and programs. The specialist will provide guidance to employees covering a wide range of programs, including health and welfare, retirement, voluntary benefits and time off programs while working collaboratively with all areas of the business. Responsibilities What you’ll do in this role: Provide support and service to employees and internal partners in all areas of benefit programs, including health & welfare, retirement, voluntary benefits and time off programs by communicating with others through inbound and outbound calls, email or via chat feature in a professional manner. Maintain and demonstrate subject matter expertise knowledge of benefit programs, policies, processes, and regulatory requirements. Daily activities include, but are not limited to, taking direct calls from employees about Zachry’s benefit plans and programs, email correspondence, processing qualifying life events, reviewing dependent verification documents, processing qualified medical child support orders, and completing various forms. Support appeals and challenging employee situations. Identify trends and areas of opportunity and escalate to direct leader for long-term solutions. Perform complex administrative processes for various employee benefit programs in alignment with plan documents, processes, procedure documentation and regulatory requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to ensure services are effectively delivered including drafting and updating process and procedural documentation, and identifying and recommending methods to update, simplify, and enhance those processes and/or procedures. Provide input into benefits programs including implementation, administration, communications, and education. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications What required skills, qualifications and abilities do you need to bring to the role? Superior customer service skills, with effective communication skills, both verbal and written Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to perform with the upmost maturity and integrity in a professional and ethical manner. Collaborative business style and ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization, with external partners, and with team members. Continuous improvement mindset; identify, recommend, and improve current processes Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and multitask as well as adapt to changing priorities Attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently Confidentiality is critical to success. Strong computer skills and demonstrated ability with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel). What are the preferred skills for this role? 5 or more years of benefits experience. Speaks, reads and understands Spanish. College degree (education may be considered in lieu of experience) Job Info Job Identification 15215 Job Category Employee Relations Posting Date 08/06/2026, 08:05 PM Locations 527 Logwood Ave, San Antonio, TX, 78221, US #J-18808-Ljbffr Zachry Group