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Health & Welfare Benefits Specialist

United States, Dallas · Job Posted April 24, 2026
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We are seeking a detail-oriented, data-driven Health & Welfare Benefits Specialist to help optimize and support our health and welfare programs for thousands of employees. In this role, you will combine benefits expertise, analytical skills, and operational discipline to ensure our plans are administered accurately, remain compliant, and continuously improve. You will play a key role in enhancing the employee experience while supporting core benefits initiatives across the organization.

Job Responsibility

  • Support day-to-day administration of medical, dental, vision, life, supplemental, and wellness programs
  • Contribute to annual open enrollment, plan renewals, and employee communications to deliver a seamless and consistent experience
  • Analyze benefits data and develop dashboards and reports for HR, Finance, and leadership
  • Track vendor performance, service metrics, and contractual obligations to drive accountability and improved outcomes
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, and applicable federal and state regulations
  • Assist with audits, regulatory filings, and updates to plan documents, SPDs, plan amendments, and summary materials
  • Maintain and enhance internal processes, standard operating procedures, and benefits documentation
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen data accuracy, and improve overall employee satisfaction
  • Respond to employee benefit inquiries with professionalism, empathy, and a solutions-focused approach
  • Partner closely with HRIS, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure clean data, accurate integrations, and operational excellence
  • Support cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the health and welfare benefits function

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field
  • 2–4 years of progressive experience in employee benefits, HR operations, or Total Rewards
  • Strong understanding of health and welfare benefit plans and related regulatory requirements
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
  • A proactive mindset with a commitment to improving processes, controls, and the employee experience

What we offer

  • Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
  • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • PTO accrual beginning Day 1

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