Benefits Specialist

We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support a high-volume benefits environment for an organization with approximately 3,000 employees in Dallas, Texas. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who brings deep experience in open enrollment, benefit plan setup, and employee-facing communication. The person in this role will help employees understand their options, resolve benefits-related questions, and contribute to accurate administration within the UKG Ready platform. Responsibilities: • Lead day-to-day support for open enrollment activities, helping ensure timelines, elections, and benefit materials are managed accurately and efficiently. • Build and maintain benefit plans within the HRIS environment, with a focus on correct setup, testing, and alignment with program requirements. • Respond to employee inquiries related to medical, dental, vision, leave, and other benefit offerings by providing clear and timely guidance. • Create and distribute benefit communications that explain plan options, enrollment steps, and key deadlines in an easy-to-understand manner. • Partner with internal teams to review benefit data, investigate discrepancies, and help maintain accurate records for a workforce of roughly 3,000 employees. • Support benefits coordination activities, including eligibility updates, life event changes, and general program administration. • Assist with leave-related processes such as FMLA administration and employee support, ensuring compliance with established policies. • Contribute to system-related benefits tasks in UKG Ready, including plan configuration and readiness activities tied to enrollment administration. • 5-10 years of hands-on experience in benefits administration. • Strong background supporting open enrollment processes in a mid-sized or large employee population. • Experience building or configuring benefit plans within an HRIS or benefits platform. • Proven ability to communicate benefit information clearly to employees and stakeholders. • Working knowledge of FMLA and broader benefits coordination practices. • Experience using UKG Ready for benefits administration or related HR processes. • Solid analytical skills with the ability to review benefit data and resolve issues accurately. 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.