For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. A growing, Houston-based professional services firm, G&A Partners is currently seeking a Benefits Specialist to join its team at the corporate office or a G&A satellite office.

A competitive compensation and benefits package is available to include health benefits and 401(k), recognition awards and bonuses and the opportunity to work for a highly respected and award-winning company.

Summary:

Compiles information regarding benefits enrollments, transactions, budgets, and costs for financial analysis.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Enrolls new employees in benefit plans in HRIS and provides benefits orientation.
• Provides employee benefit deductions information to payroll.
• Processes status changes and reviews claims.
• Processes open enrollment benefit plan transfers.
• Maintains vendor contact to investigate discrepancies and provides information in non-routine situations.
• Provides carriers appropriate documentation for life, pension, and disability benefits claims.
• Assists in preparing materials and in presenting benefit plan changes to employees.
• Responds to employee inquiries regarding coverage and addresses these issues with carriers.
• Responds to employee issues in compliance with HIPAA, Section 125 and State laws.
• Responds to notifications from state agency regarding court ordered medical.
• Issues annual individual summary of benefits to employees.
• Maintains employee benefit files and other record keeping.

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to travel occasionally. Most travel is local.

Performance Factors:

• Communication – Communications orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. Takes time to listen to, understand the perspectives of others, and proses solutions.
• Trust and Respect – Establishes trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Problem Solving – Anticipates and identifies problems and works diligently to ensure the problem is solved quickly and efficiently. Seeks assistance, as necessary.
• Accountability – Follows through on commitments and acts with a clear sense of ownership. Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.
• Client Focus – Establishes effective relationships with internal and external clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills & Experience:

• Three years of related benefits administration experience and/or training required.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively with all levels.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word & Excel required.
• Experience in HRIS system.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Any certifications needed or requested.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

G&A Partners as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.