Benefits Specialist

BENEFITS SPECIALIST




Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find a dedicated Temp To Hire Benefits Specialist in Houston, TX 77034. In this stable and rewarding role, you will be responsible for supporting Plan participants in a private office within a relaxed, small-team environment at a historic, 100+ year-old organization. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below.




In a Benefits Specialist job you’ll be responsible for:








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• Providing excellent customer service to Plan participants in person, over the telephone, and via email

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• Assisting Plan participants in person, including face-to-face benefits and 401(k) enrollments

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• Processing Life Claims, Accident & Sickness Benefit Claims, and Dental Claims while maintaining a high level of accuracy

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• Issuing on-site benefit payouts

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• Processing benefit enrollments, including determining eligibility and collecting enrollment documents

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• Interpreting various plan documents, policies, and procedures to provide accurate benefit information

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• Conducting audits, preparing checks, and attending quarterly board meetings

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• Managing documents, including collection, scanning, and verification

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• Operating office equipment including postage meters, printers, copiers, and scanners

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• Performing specific functions across various software applications

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• Applying creative thinking to manage workflows and build more efficient processes

What you’ll need:




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• 2+ years of administrative or customer service experience

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• Benefits Administration, 401(k), and auditing experience required

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• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

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• Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills, with strict adherence to attendance and desk policies (no cell phones at the desk)

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• Working knowledge of HIPAA, ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations

Perks:

• Temp to Hire

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• Pay rate: $23 – $24 per hour

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• After perm hire,  paid Healthcare, vision, dental benefits, 401K

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• Private office in a relaxed, collaborative team with zero travel

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• Long-term stability with an established 100+ year-old company

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• Rotating schedule with every other Friday off (Office hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)

Click on Apply Now to be considered for this Benefits Specialist job in Houston, TX 77034, or visit our website to search for other opportunities that are currently available. Contact CINDY at View email address on us.fitly.work for more information.




About Openwork:Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes Openwork Health, and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at to say hello and start building your future, together. EOE




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