Bilingual Benefits Specialist
- Houston, TX
- $65,000-75,000 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
- $65,000-$75,000
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K
Type of Position: Direct HireResponsibilities:
- Manage employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and leave policies.
- Serve as the primary liaison between employees and insurance providers to resolve coverage issues, assist with claims, and explain plan details.
- Conduct benefits orientations and guide employees through enrollment, changes, and inquiries during onboarding and open enrollment.
- Maintain accurate benefits data in the HRIS while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations such as ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and the ACA.
- Partner with payroll to confirm accurate benefit deductions and contributions.
- Support audits, compliance filings, and reporting requirements, including preparation of Form 5500.
- Prepare and analyze benefits-related reports, including utilization, costs, and trends, to support decision-making.
- Evaluate benefit offerings and recommend enhancements to improve competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
- Provide general HR support, including new hire onboarding, safety training, and incident/injury reporting.
- Associate's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 3-5+ years of experience in benefits administration
- Bilingual in Spanish and English - Required.
- Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs and relevant federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with HRIS platforms, preferably ADP Workforce Now.