Benefits Specialist

Precoat Metals

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

AZZ Inc. seeks a Benefits Specialist for our Fort Worth, TX office. You will administer benefits programs, manage leave of absence cases, and coordinate benefits education and events while using data to analyze trends and advise on program improvements.

Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, you’ll maintain records, ensure regulatory compliance, and support open enrollment. This role emphasizes customer service, confidentiality, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

2-5 years' experience administering employee benefits programs.
Experience administering leave of absence programs, including FMLA and ADA accommodations, strongly preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with pivot tables, lookups, and data validation.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and report findings across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

Administer health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans; enrollments and changes.
Lead leave of absence processes including FMLA; coordinate ADA accommodations.
Develop benefits education materials and coordinate events and communications.
Build Excel reports and trackers for enrollment, leave activity, and vendor billing.

Skills

Advanced Excel

FMLA & ADA knowledge

Data analysis & reporting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Oracle R12 / People Connect

Customer service

Communication skills

HRIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Tools

Oracle R12

People Connect

Job description

Compensation: USD 60,000 - USD 70,000 - yearly

Company Description

AZZ Inc. is a leading provider of specialized products and services designed to meet the unique needs of industrial markets worldwide. With a rich history spanning several decades, AZZ has established a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

At AZZ, our culture is defined by trust, respect, accountability, integrity, teamwork and safety ("TRAITS"). We are dedicated to our employees by fully training and equipping them and providing a safe environment to grow personally and professionally. We strive to build, maintain and create a work environment that attracts and retains employees who are high contributors, have outstanding skills, are engaged in our culture, and who embody our Company mission: to create superior value in a culture where people can grow both professionally and personally, and where TRAITS matter.

As AZZ Inc. continues to evolve and innovate, it remains committed to driving shareholder value while maintaining its reputation as a leader in industrial solutions. With a strong foundation built on decades of experience and a forward-thinking approach, AZZ Inc. is poised to continue its upward trajectory, delivering sustainable growth and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Job Description

AZZ is seeking a detail-oriented, service-driven Benefits Specialist to join our Total Rewards team at our Fort Worth, Texas corporate office. Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, you’ll administer employee benefits programs, manage leave of absence and accommodation cases, coordinate benefits education and events, and use data and market trends to analyze, report on, and recommend benefits programs, while delivering excellent customer service and resolving day-to-day inquiries. Responsibilities may evolve as the Total Rewards team grows.

Responsibilities and Duties

Benefits Administration

Administer health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, including enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and terminations
Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions, resolving day-to-day concerns in a timely, accurate, and courteous manner
Support open enrollment activities, including employee meetings, materials, and enrollment follow-up
Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations

Leave of Absence Administration

Manage leave of absence cases from intake through return to work, including FMLA, applicable state leave laws, and company leave policies
Coordinate ADA accommodation requests through the interactive process in partnership with HR and managers
Serve as liaison with the company's third-party leave and disability administrator to ensure timely intake, determinations, and employee communication
Track leave dates, deadlines, and required notices; maintain confidential leave records in accordance with legal requirements
Coordinate with HR and Payroll on pay status, benefit continuation, and premium collection during leave
Support consistent leave processes across AZZ's business segments

Benefits Education, Events, and Communications

Coordinate benefits education materials and events, such as health fairs, lunch-and-learns, and wellness activities
Develop benefits content for employee newsletters and other communications in partnership with internal communications
Coordinate with carriers, vendors, and the benefits broker on event logistics, presenters, and educational materials
Track event participation and program engagement to measure effectiveness

Data, Research, and Reporting

Build and maintain Excel reports and trackers for benefits enrollment, leave activity, and vendor billing
Reconcile monthly carrier and vendor invoices against enrollment and payroll deduction data, and resolve discrepancies
Analyze benefits and leave data to identify trends, errors, and cost drivers, and summarize findings for the Director of Total Rewards
Research benefits trends, market practices, and aggregate utilization data to recommend new or enhanced benefits, wellness programs, and employee resources
Audit data across HR systems, carriers, and vendors to ensure accuracy
Use and help administer HR systems such as Oracle R12 or People Connect to manage benefits and leave data and processes

Qualifications

2-5 years' experience administering employee benefits programs
Experience administering leave of absence programs, including FMLA and ADA accommodations, strongly preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including pivot tables, lookup functions (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP), conditional formulas, and data validation
Demonstrated experience in data analysis and reporting, including reconciling data across multiple systems or sources
Experience planning employee events or developing benefits education materials preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
Strong customer service and communication skills
Proficiency in Oracle R12 and/or People Connect preferred
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations professionally
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field required, or equivalent work experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
HR or benefits certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, CEBS, or CLMS) strongly preferred.