Benefits Specialist

Zeeco; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeco is seeking an HR Generalist - Benefits Specialist to manage and optimize our employee benefits program. You will handle enrollment, leave administration, and workers’ compensation coordination while collaborating with carriers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years in benefits, and strong Excel skills to support reporting and compliance. This role emphasizes presentation delivery and high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Manage and administer comprehensive employee benefit plans and wellness programs.
• Process benefit enrollment for new hires and family status changes.
• Initiate and coordinate life insurance claims, STD claims, and Worker's Comp with carriers.
• Maintain FMLA and non-FMLA leave requests in compliance with policies.
• Provide support in HR to reach departmental goals.
• Strong customer service; able to handle stress and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Oversee benefits administration and enrollment activities.
• Coordinate and manage life insurance, STD, and workers' compensation claims.
• Administer FMLA/Non-FMLA leaves and ensure compliance with laws and policy.
• Deliver company and new-hire benefit presentations.
• Support broader HR initiatives and reporting as needed.

Skills

Benefits administration

Enrollment processing

HR compliance knowledge

Life insurance/STD/Worker's Comp

Presentation skills

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Attention to deadlines/multi-tasking

Self-funded plans knowledge

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Job description

HR Generalist - Benefits Specialist

The Benefits Specialist position is within the Human Resources department and is primarily responsible for all duties within benefits administration and management. Duties may also include employee relations and other HR tasks.

Qualifications

• Manage and administer comprehensive employee benefit plans, 401(k) and wellness programs.
• Process benefit enrollment for new hires and qualified family status changes, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Initiate and manage life insurance claims, STD claims, and Worker's Comp claims in coordination with carriers.
• Maintain and administer FMLA and Non-FMLA leave requests, ensuring compliance with federal and company policies.
• Must show confidence and be comfortable giving company and new hire presentations.
• Provide support in human resources as needed to reach departmental goals.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills to effectively interact with people inside and outside the company. Work under stress, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ Years’ experience working with employee benefits.
• Experience and knowledge of HR compliance laws, rules, and regulations as well as best practices.
• Experience with self-funded plans.
• Strong reporting and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent listening and follow-through skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally walking up and down stairs.
• Occasional standing.