Benefits Specialist Job Houston area,Texas USA,HR/Recruitment

Benefits Specialist

This position is responsible for coordinating benefits programs for Chord Energy. The Benefits Specialist will work on program design, respond to and/or resolve benefits questions and problems, process transactions and communicate with vendors on all benefits issues. Responsibilities will also include data integrity, benefits documentation, managing the open enrollment process and employee benefits education including conducting benefits orientation. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

Work with employees on benefits related issues in accordance with the plan/program provisions, including medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, disability plans, 401K plan (retirement), EAP, COBRA, etc.

Administer and maintain leaves of absence and counsel employees and managers

Manage benefits documentation and plan documents

Manage open enrollment process by ensuring accuracy of employee communication materials and facilitate open enrollment meetings

Review company provided benefit programs during new hire orientation

Manage employee level benefits data in the HR/Payroll system including benefits set up and reporting

Manage vendor relationships, monitor interfaces (eligibility data, employee changes, etc.) and payments

Work with Accounting to summarize and reconcile benefit vendor invoices

Communicate with vendors to ensure employees' concerns/complaints are resolved in a timely and equitable manner within guidelines of the plans

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Communicate plan highlights and changes, and coordinate non-discrimination and compliance testing

Coordinate annual external audits and 401(k) committee meetings

Coordinate and/or assist with additional projects and tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
8 years benefits analyst experience
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Detail oriented with ability to prioritize multiple projects
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, including MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone

Preferred Qualifications

CBP or equivalent certification
Oil & Gas industry experience