Benefits Administrator

LHH is seeking a BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR for a contract position in Houston, TX.

Position: BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR

Type: contract/temporary (approx. 4 months)

Location: 100% ONSITE (77002)

Pay Range: $28-33/hr DOE

Work Schedule: 9/80 — Mon-Thurs (7:30 AM-5:30 PM) & ½ day every Fri (7:30 AM-11:30 AM)

DUTIES:

· Respond to employee Benefit inquiries via email, phone, virtual meetings, in-person meetings, and chat, particularly pertaining to Open Enrollment

· Advise employees on the group Benefit plans, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), 401(k), Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and other Benefit plans

· Advise employees on Benefit related company policies and procedures including Paid Time Off (PTO) plans, and COBRA, Medicare, and other related programs

· Process Qualified Medical Child Support Orders (QMCSOs) and related documents, death claims, Evidence of Insurability (EOI) forms, Medicare Part B forms, and contact change approvals

· Resolve employee claim, eligibility, and enrollment issues with Benefit vendors

· Approve employee qualifying status changes

· Complete changes in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) that affect employee Benefits

· Maintain Benefits information on the company’s intranet and HRIS sites

· Assist with employee Benefit communications and notices, Benefit auditing, and HRIS reporting

· Assist with Open Enrollment planning, communication, execution, and auditing

· Assist with Affordable Care Act (ACA) auditing and reporting

· Convert paper files to electronic files

· Other Benefit related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

SKILLS:

· Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, and familiarity with Access

· Knowledge of HRIS; Workday experience a plus

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

· Strong initiative with the ability to work independently

· Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, vendors, brokers, and other job-related contacts

· Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and/or assignments concurrently

EXPERIENCE:

· One (1) or more years of professional experience working in HR with a background in Benefits; prior work experience in the energy sector a plus

· Professional HR or Benefit certifications a plus

· Wellbeing Program experience a plus

· Knowledge of administration of group Benefit plans, including Section 125 Cafeteria plans, and Wellbeing programs

· Knowledge of employment and Benefit laws and regulations, including HIPAA, COBRA, PPACA, and ERISA

· Knowledge of Human Resources (HR) practices and procedures

· Knowledge of the interaction between STD, FMLA, ADA, USERRA, LTD, Worker’s Compensation, and company leave policies

Pay Details: $28.00 to $33.00 per hour Search managed by: Nicole Vassiliades

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.