Benefits Specialist: Self-Funded Plans & Compliance

AES Drilling Fluids, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical coverage

PTO & holidays

401K match

Other benefits

Job summary

AES Drilling Fluids, LLC is seeking a Benefits Specialist to administer and support employee benefit programs, leave of absence processes, and benefits compliance. The role reports to the Human Resources Manager and collaborates with employees, managers, carriers, and third-party administrators to ensure accurate benefits administration and outstanding employee support.

Responsibilities include managing enrollments, annual open enrollment, and coordination of the self-funded health plan, along

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of employee benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of self-funded health plans, open enrollment, and leave administration.
• Experience with HRIS systems and vendor management.
• Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Multi-state workforce experience preferred.
• Certifications such as CEBS, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, COBRA, and other company-sponsored plans.
• Manage benefit enrollments, life event changes, terminations, and employee benefit inquiries.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, employee communications, and educational initiatives.
• Assist with administration of the Company's self-funded health plan, including vendor, broker, and stop-loss carrier relationships.
• Administer and track leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and other leaves of absence.
• Maintain benefits and leave records within the HRIS and ensure data accuracy.
• Support benefits compliance activities, audits, regulatory reporting, and plan documentation.
• Provide exceptional customer service while promoting employee understanding and utilization of company benefit programs.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS experience

Vendor management

Education

CEBS

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

PHR/SPHR

Tools

HRIS systems

Enrollment platforms

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

AES Drilling Fluids, LLC is seeking a Benefits Specialist to administer and support employee benefit programs, leave of absence processes, and benefits compliance. The role reports to the Human Resources Manager and collaborates with employees, managers, carriers, and third-party administrators to ensure accurate benefits administration and outstanding employee support.

Responsibilities include managing enrollments, annual open enrollment, and coordination of the self-funded health plan, along