Human Resources / Benefits Specialist
Irving, Texas
Position Summary: Responsible for the administration of the Company Health and Welfare benefits plans in accordance with plan documents, ERISA, Federal and State Laws. Compile data for external auditors on annual Health & Welfare and Retirement plan audits and compliance testing. Provide support for audit teams, annual financial audit and related reporting and disclosure activities. Interpret and communicate benefit programs and procedures for the Company’s Health & Welfare, Retirement, Vacation, Sick, STD, and LTD plans. Administer FMLA in conjunction with time off programs. Maintain strong vendor contacts to investigate discrepancies for routine/non-routine situations. Primary Responsibilities: Assist Benefits Manager with health plan analysis for self-insured Medical/RX/Dental plans, benefits renewals, project management for implementation of new benefits and carrier changes, contract reviews, research, and make benefits recommendations. Support and resolve employee enrollment issues, employee claim problems, vendor payments, billings and vendor relationships. Cross-train with Benefits Supervisor on vendor payments, billings and vendor relationships for all benefit and retirement plans, monitor eligibility file error reports and perform manual eligibility updates in vendor systems, process Life EOI’s and death claims, absence management administration, time-off program, STD and LTD programs, new hire benefits reviews and retro premiums, QMCSO’s, QDRO’s, hardships, rollovers and 401k loan activity. Assist with Wellness Initiatives such as employee communications, coordinate member health screenings and other initiated programs. Process COBRA qualifying event notices and new hire enrollment documents.