Benefits Specialist

Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS) is seeking a Benefits Specialist to support day-to-day administration of health, welfare, retirement, and leave-related benefit programs. You will work closely with the Benefits Manager as a primary contact for employee benefit inquiries and enrollments.

The role requires 3+ years in benefits administration, knowledge of COBRA/ACA/ERISA/FMLA, and strong communication skills. Travel is occasional, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of benefits administration experience.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Knowledge of health and welfare plans, retirement plans, leave programs, and open enrollment processes.
• Familiarity with COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ERISA, and FMLA.
• Experience using HRIS, benefits administration, and payroll systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word/Outlook/Teams).
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employee benefit inquiries and enrollment guidance.
• Administer health, welfare, retirement, leave-related, and voluntary benefit programs.
• Process enrollments, life events, beneficiary updates, terminations, COBRA, and other benefit transactions.
• Maintain benefit records in HRIS and vendor systems; conduct audits for data integrity.
• Coordinate with benefit providers, brokers, payroll, and internal stakeholders.
• Review and reconcile benefit invoices and eligibility files.
• Support annual open enrollment planning, communications, testing, and enrollment administration.
• Develop and distribute benefit-related communications and wellness information.
• Assist with audits, regulatory filings, and compliance activities.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

The Benefits Specialist supports the day-to-day administration of the Company's health and welfare, retirement, leave-related, and other employee benefit programs. Working closely with the Benefits Manager, this role serves as a primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries; processes enrollments and qualifying life event changes; coordinates with vendors, brokers, payroll, and internal stakeholders; maintains accurate benefit records; supports regulatory compliance; and assists with employee education and communications. The Benefits Specialist helps deliver accurate, responsive, and positive benefits experience for employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, providing guidance on eligibility, enrollment, plan provisions, and available resources.
• Administer the Company's health and welfare, retirement, leave-related, and voluntary benefit programs.
• Process benefit enrollments, life event changes, beneficiary updates, terminations, COBRA administration, and other benefit transactions.
• Maintain accurate benefit records within HRIS and vendor systems; conduct audits and reconciliations to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Partner with benefit providers, brokers, payroll, and internal stakeholders to resolve enrollment, eligibility, billing, and claims-related issues.
• Review and reconcile benefit invoices, reports, and eligibility files to ensure accurate processing and payment.
• Support annual open enrollment activities, including planning, employee communications, system testing, presentations, and enrollment administration.
• Develop and distribute benefit-related communications, educational materials, and wellness program information.
• Assist with benefits-related audits, reporting, record retention, regulatory filings, and compliance activities in accordance with applicable laws and company procedures.
• Generate reports, metrics, and analyses to support administration, compliance audits, and management decision-making.
• Participate in benefits and wellness initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
• Travel periodically to support benefit-related meetings, events, and annual open enrollment activities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in benefits administration, human resources, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of employee benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, leave programs, and open enrollment processes.
• Familiarity with benefit-related regulations, including COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ERISA, and FMLA.
• Experience using HRIS, benefits administration, and payroll systems preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage confidential information and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

We offer a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional "al la carte" benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.