Benefits Specialist

Questco Companies; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Annual bonus potential

401(k) with 4% employer match

PTO and paid holidays

EAP/Wellness program

Job summary

Questco seeks a Benefits Specialist to manage and administer employee benefits programs. The role focuses on strong client relationships, regulatory compliance, and accurate data handling to ensure smooth benefits operations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in benefits administration, proficiency in MS Excel and PrismHR, and excellent communication skills. This remote-first role offers flexibility and growth opportunities within Questco.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in benefits administration with knowledge of plans and compliance.
• MS Office Suite including MS Excel; proficiency in PrismHR preferred.
• PI/EOE experience preferred; strong communication and customer service.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer employee benefits programs for clients.
• Build and maintain client/worksite employee relationships.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure compliance.
• Generate reports and audit data to identify trends.
• Oversee Open Enrollment, claims resolution, and eligibility checks.

Skills

Client relations

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Open enrollment

Benefits knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

PrismHR

MS Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

About The Role

At Questco, the Benefits Specialist position is a vital role to our organization, as it involves managing and administering our employee benefits programs. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of benefits regulations and procedures.

What You'll Work On

• Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and worksite employees, providing expert advice and support.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Staying updated on regulatory changes and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and standards.
• Data Management and Analysis: Ensuring data accuracy, generating reports, and conducting audits to identify trends and potential issues.
• Process Management: Overseeing and optimizing key benefit processes, such as Open Enrollment, claims resolution, and eligibility verification.
• Benefits Expertise: Possessing a deep understanding of benefits regulations, plans, and procedures to effectively guide and assist clients and employees.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration or a related role, with a strong understanding of benefit plans and benefits compliance principles and practices.
• MS Office Suite experience needed, including MS Excel.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, particularly PrismHR, strongly preferred.
• Prior PEO experience preferred, preferably in Benefits.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a focus on building and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.

Building Careers At Questco - Explore Our Benefits

• We offer the opportunity for career growth and advancement, including the company’s financial commitment to Educational Assistance for degree programs, professional development, and achieving/maintaining professional certifications.
• Compensation at Questco is competitive, based on years of experience, certifications, system, and industry expertise, and offers a remote work stipend, annual bonus potential, and opportunity for annual merit-based pay increases.
• Access to benefits is available the first day of the month following the start date, including your choice of major medical plans, as well as options for dental, vision, critical illness, accident, additional supplemental life insurance.
• Questco provides company-paid life insurance, STD/LTD, EAP/Wellness Program, and a 4% employer match on 401k which is immediately vested.
• Work life balance is important, so we have a generous PTO program and paid holidays including a Birthday Holiday and Volunteer Day each year.

Questco is a Winning Brand

The Questco team works together collaboratively to care for our clients and each other. Recognized as a Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO), providing outsourced payroll, HR, benefits administration, and risk/safety consulting services to our clients nationwide. We are an established, growing company with an excellent reputation and outstanding client retention for over 30 years, supported by world-class NPS ratings.

Our Employee-Centric, Remote-First Culture provides flexibility while optimizing Client Service!

Questco's virtual team passionately supports our teammates and clients, all committed to open communication, continuous improvement, and our Core Values. We cherish the diversity of our team and are united by our shared passion for providing outstanding client experience. While the majority of our 230+ corporate employees work remotely from their home offices, we have 7 office locations across the United States offering regional service center presence for our clients.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion at Questco

At Questco, we embrace diversity, foster inclusion, and stand firmly against discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that welcomes individuals of all races, colors, religions, gender identities/expressions, national origins, ages, military service eligibility, veteran statuses, sexual orientations, marital statuses, physical or mental abilities, and other protected classes.

For More Information About Us

• https://youtu.be/Gd3CwqJhWCk
• https://www.clearlyrated.com/hr-services/tx-usa/the-woodlands-tx/Questco-llc-conroe-tx
• https://blog.questco.net/Questco-gets-featured-on-peo-insider

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