Human Resources Benefits Specialist 4 - 1473

$33,800 - $69,534/Yr

CENTRAL COUNTIES CENTER FOR MHMR SERVICES - Temple, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Temple, TX

251-500 employees

About the position

The Human Resources Benefits Specialist is responsible for managing and administering the employee benefits program for Central Counties Services. This senior-level position involves coordinating various HR functions, including recruitment, compensation, employee relations, and benefits administration, while working under limited supervision. The role requires a strong understanding of HR principles and practices, as well as the ability to analyze data and make informed recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and reports related to HR data.
• Assist in compiling and analyzing HR data; prepare reports of findings and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate HRIS employee and benefit-related information.
• Monitor, prepare, and process benefits changes as required.
• Conduct new employee orientations to ensure understanding of benefits.
• Counsel employees on plan provisions to facilitate informed decisions.
• Coordinate daily benefits processing, including enrollments and terminations.
• Analyze current benefits and evaluate effectiveness, cost, and trends.
• Administer FMLA for Center employees in coordination with Absence Pro.
• Review benefits and reconcile to payroll on a biweekly basis.

Requirements

• Experience in human resources management work, preferably in benefits administration.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business or public administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Two years' experience working in a Human Resources Information System preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management.
• Skill in oral and written communication, problem-solving, and using HR-related software applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with trauma-informed care principles.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience in conducting meetings and handling multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off - 9.23 hours per pay period
• 10 observed company paid holidays
• 8 hours annual volunteer time off
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account