Benefits Specialist - Hybrid, 401(k) & PTO Focus

GetixHealth; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Benefits

Job summary

GetixHealth is seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist to support administration, compliance, and communication of our employee benefits programs. You will guide employees and leaders, ensure regulatory compliance, and support processes within UKG.

Responsibilities include enrolling employees, managing life events, supporting insured and self-insured plans, and presenting benefits information to new hires during open enrollment. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with retirement and group insurance plans.
• Leave management experience preferred.
• Intermediate Excel skills (V-Lookups, X-Lookups, etc.).
• Experience with UKG strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide benefits support and guidance to employees, managers, and HR partners.
• 2 Administer health & welfare and retirement benefit programs.
• 3 Ensure compliance with ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, and related regulations.
• 4 Process benefits enrollments and qualifying life events.
• 5 Support fully insured and self-insured benefit plans.
• 6 Assist with leave of absence and benefits-related inquiries.
• 7 Conduct benefits presentations for new hires and open enrollment.
• 8 Review and audit benefits invoices for accuracy.
• 9 Support 401(k) plan administration and financial wellness initiatives.
• 10 Maintain and support benefits configuration within UKG.
• 11 Develop employee benefits communications and materials.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Retirement plans

Leave management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

UKG

Excel

Job description

GetixHealth is seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist to support administration, compliance, and communication of our employee benefits programs. You will guide employees and leaders, ensure regulatory compliance, and support processes within UKG.

Responsibilities include enrolling employees, managing life events, supporting insured and self-insured plans, and presenting benefits information to new hires during open enrollment. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential.