Benefits Specialist

CAMS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMS is seeking a Benefits Specialist to support daily administration of health, retirement, leave-related, and other benefit programs. You will serve as the primary contact for inquiries, coordinate enrollments, and maintain accurate records across HRIS and vendor systems.

With 3+ years in benefits or HR, you will help with audits, compliance, and communications, while collaborating with brokers, payroll, and internal stakeholders. This role requires periodic travel and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of benefits administration or HR experience.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ERISA, and FMLA.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employee benefit inquiries and guidance on eligibility and enrollment.
• Administer the Company's health and welfare, retirement, leave-related, and voluntary programs.
• Process enrollments, life events, changes, COBRA administration, and other benefit transactions.
• Maintain benefit records in HRIS and vendor systems and conduct audits for data integrity.
• Partner with providers, payroll, and stakeholders to resolve issues; support open enrollment.
• Generate reports and analyses to support compliance and management decisions.
• Travel periodically for benefit-related meetings and events.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

MS Office

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, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage confidential information and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

$65,000 - $75,000 a year

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.