Benefits & Pension Coordinator

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to manage benefit programs for eligible employees. Responsibilities include auditing insurance payments, pension funding coordination, and assisting with open enrollment, communications, and new hire orientations.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, strong analytical skills, and meticulous record-keeping within confidential data systems. Experience in benefits administration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of office practices and employee benefit procedures.
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Read, write, speak and understand English and Spanish.
• Ability to manage confidential data securely.
• Ability to present information effectively to colleagues.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze data on costs of benefits for the organization.
• Cultural awareness of Kickapoo traditions.

Responsibilities

• Audit monthly payments to insurance vendors and reconcile with payroll reports.
• Coordinate with third party administrator and accounting staff for billing.
• Reconcile monthly health plan invoices for KTTT and KLEC casinos.
• Process semi-monthly pension plan reporting and coordinate funding with accounting.
• Enroll and process pension plan deductions for employees.
• Process group life and STD eligibility reports for payment.
• Reconcile life insurance eligibility reports and invoices monthly.
• Assist employees with benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability).
• Assist with inquiries over the phone and in-person.
• Deliver new hire orientations and pension/supplemental benefits meetings.
• Prepare communication materials regarding benefits and enrollment.
• Assist in annual open enrollment and deadline communications.
• Maintain online benefits records and master files.

Skills

Office practices

Employee benefits

Spanish-English bilingual

Presentations

Confidential data security

Independent judgment

Cost analysis of benefits

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college or technical school coursework

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Kronos

MIP

WebEx

Symetra

Job description

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to manage benefit programs for eligible employees. Responsibilities include auditing insurance payments, pension funding coordination, and assisting with open enrollment, communications, and new hire orientations.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, strong analytical skills, and meticulous record-keeping within confidential data systems. Experience in benefits administration is preferred.