BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR required by our client, an International Oil and Gas company to be assigned on a Contract-to-Hire basis, located in Texas, USA.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design benefit programs (insurance, wellness etc.)
- Evaluate and negotiate with service providers (e.g. private insurance company)
- Assume responsibility of timely payment of monthly premiums
- Manage enrollments and determine employee eligibility
- Handle all benefit compensation and reimbursement procedures
- Coordinate leaves of absence and process claims or requests (medical operations, worker's compensation etc.)
- Keep updated employee records with all relevant information (marital status, years of service, hours worked etc.)
- Inform employees of their benefit options and plans and monitor use
- Collaborate with accounting department for payments and deductions
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience as benefits administrator
- Solid understanding of different benefit plans (retirement, health & dental insurance etc.) and relevant regulations
- Experience with ADP human resource management is a plus
- Proficient in MS Office and/or HRMS system (e.g. Oracle) a plus
- Understanding of data recording and analysis
- Excellent organizational skills
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal and negotiation abilities
- Attention to detail
- Reliable with adherence to confidentiality dictations
- Self-Driven with ability to perform under little to no supervision
- BSc/Ba in business administration, human resources or relevant field a plus
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