Benefits & Compliance Specialist

DeMontrond Auto Group; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DeMontrond Automotive Group is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Administrator to manage and support the administration of employee benefits programs across the organization. This role serves as a key resource for employees, vendors, carriers, and HR team members, ensuring accurate benefits administration, compliance, employee communication, vendor coordination, and benefits-related recordkeeping.

The successful candidate will process enrollments, coordinate with carriers, support open

Qualifications

• Experience administering employee benefits programs and compliance with relevant laws.
• Strong knowledge of ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA requirements.
• Experience with HRIS systems (ADP preferred) and benefits platforms.
• Ability to communicate clearly with employees, vendors, and HR teams.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), COBRA, and supplemental benefits.
• Process enrollments, qualifying life events, dependent changes, terminations, and benefit updates.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee benefits questions and provide timely support.
• Coordinate with carriers, third-party administrators, payroll, and vendors to resolve coverage, billing, and eligibility issues.
• Support open enrollment activities, benefits communications, and new hire benefit orientations.
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and payroll deductions, identifying and resolving discrepancies for both self-funded and fully funded plans.
• Assist with administration of leave and disability programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, PWFA, STD, and LTD.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and related laws.
• Prepare and maintain accurate benefit records, reports, and documentation.
• Partner with HR and Payroll to support onboarding, offboarding, status changes, and process improvements.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Office

Benefits platforms

Job description

DeMontrond Automotive Group is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Administrator to manage and support the administration of employee benefits programs across the organization. This role serves as a key resource for employees, vendors, carriers, and HR team members, ensuring accurate benefits administration, compliance, employee communication, vendor coordination, and benefits-related recordkeeping.

The successful candidate will process enrollments, coordinate with carriers, support open