Benefits Specialist

We are looking for a Sr. Benefits Specialist to support and enhance employee benefit programs for a Texas workforce in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role combines day-to-day benefits administration with hands-on coordination across leave programs, retirement offerings, vendor relationships, and employee communications. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, and committed to delivering accurate, compliant, and employee-focused support. Responsibilities:• Oversee the ongoing administration of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental benefit plans while serving as a key resource for employee questions and issue resolution.• Process benefit enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and claim-related inquiries with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and service quality.• Maintain clear and current benefits information across internal resources so employees can easily access program details and guidance.• Coordinate 401(k) plan activities such as new enrollments, participant changes, loans, distributions, and routine reporting in partnership with plan providers.• Support retirement governance activities by organizing committee materials, preparing documentation, and assisting with performance-related reporting.• Manage leave administration for protected and company-supported leave programs, working closely with third-party administrators and leaders to ensure proper records and follow-up.• Handle workers’ compensation reporting and claim tracking, and partner with safety contacts on return-to-work coordination and carrier communication.• Lead annual open enrollment activities by organizing timelines, aligning with brokers and internal partners, and delivering employee education materials and presentations.• Monitor vendor performance, review utilization and renewal data, and contribute recommendations that improve benefit offerings and employee experience.• Conduct audits, reconciliations, and compliance reporting related to benefit plans, leave programs, and applicable federal and state requirements, while supporting HR system data accuracy including configuration coordination with HR shared services. • Hands-on experience administering employee benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, leave processes, and retirement offerings. • Working knowledge of U.S. benefits compliance requirements and employment-related regulations, including leave administration standards. • Experience managing 401(k) transactions and coordinating with external providers, brokers, carriers, or third-party administrators. • Ability to investigate and resolve employee benefits issues with professionalism, discretion, and strong customer service skills. • Proficiency in benefits analysis, benefits coordination, and broader compensation and benefits support functions. • Familiarity with FMLA administration and related documentation, tracking, and eligibility communication. • Experience using ADP Workforce Now or a similar HRIS platform to maintain accurate employee and benefits data. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage audits, reporting deadlines, open enrollment tasks, and multiple priorities effectively. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.