Benefits Assistant: HR Operations & Compliance

GetixHealth, LLC; Texas; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life & Disability Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Benefit Options

Job summary

GetixHealth is seeking an HR Benefits Assistant to support daily benefits operations and assist employees with questions about health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and retirement benefits.

You will help ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local laws while maintaining accurate benefits data and coordinating with Payroll and HR teams. This hybrid role reports to the Benefits Manager in Sugarland, TX.

Qualifications

• Prior HR/Benefits experience preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of employment laws and HR processes.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, FMLA, Medicare, and related regulations preferred.
• Experience working with HRIS systems (UKG a plus).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for daily Benefits operations and employee inquiries.
• Respond to employee questions regarding health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and retirement benefits.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits regulations.
• Conduct research on regulatory changes and assess impact to HR processes.
• Administer and track Leave of Absence (LOA) programs across multiple states.
• Support new hire orientation by assisting with benefits presentations and enrollment.
• Assist with Open Enrollment planning and system updates (UKG).
• Coordinate and support wellness initiatives, including events and programs.
• Verify employee eligibility and process benefits enrollments, including dependent verification.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits data and documentation in HRIS systems.
• Partner with Payroll on benefit deduction updates related to LOAs.
• Monitor benefits inboxes and respond to routine inquiries promptly.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of employee information and compliance with HIPAA.
• Support information security practices and report potential risks.
• Perform additional duties to support team and organizational success

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

GetixHealth is seeking an HR Benefits Assistant to support daily benefits operations and assist employees with questions about health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and retirement benefits.

You will help ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local laws while maintaining accurate benefits data and coordinating with Payroll and HR teams. This hybrid role reports to the Benefits Manager in Sugarland, TX.