Benefits Supervisor

Hunter Sage; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Sage in Downtown Houston is seeking an experienced Benefits Supervisor to lead administration, compliance, and improvement of employee benefits programs. You will balance hands-on administration with team leadership and strategic planning, serving employees, leadership, vendors, and internal partners.

The role requires a strong benefits background, knowledge of ACA/ERISA/ COBRA/ FMLA, and a focus on cost-effective, compliant programs aligned with the organization’s people strategy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of benefits programs, regulations, and compliance.
• Leadership, supervisory, or team oversight experience.
• Experience managing vendors and negotiating benefit-related contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Analyze plan performance, utilization, costs, and trends to recommend improvements.
• Manage relationships with benefit vendors, brokers, and external partners.
• Ensure programs remain compliant with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and FMLA.
• Oversee benefit enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and employee claims support.
• Maintain benefits data in HRIS and produce reporting.
• Develop and monitor benefits budgets and expenses.
• Lead benefits communications and open enrollment activities.
• Partner on wellness initiatives, leave-related programs, and return-to-work.
• Provide guidance to benefits team members and specialists.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Analytical skills

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Our Downtown Houston client is seeking an experienced and detail-orientedBenefits Supervisorto lead the administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs. This role will oversee day-to-day benefits operations while helping ensure programs remain competitive, cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with the organization’s overall people strategy.

The ideal candidate brings strong benefits expertise, a solid understanding of regulatory requirements, and the ability to balance hands-on administration with team leadership and strategic planning. This individual will also serve as a key resource for employees, leadership, vendors, and internal partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Analyze benefit plan performance, utilization, costs, and trends and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Manage relationships with benefit vendors, brokers, and other external partners, including contract and renewal negotiations.
• Ensure benefit programs remain compliant with applicable regulations, includingACA, ERISA, COBRA, and FMLA.
• Oversee benefit enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and employee claims support.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of benefits data within the HRIS and prepare related reporting and analysis.
• Develop, manage, and monitor benefits budgets and associated expenses.
• Lead employee benefits communications and education initiatives, including the annual open enrollment process.
• Partner with leadership and HR on wellness initiatives, leave-related programs, and return-to-work efforts.
• Provide guidance and oversight to benefits team members and specialists.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and enhance the overall employee benefits experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of benefits administration experience
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team oversight experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate benefit costs, trends, and plan performance
• Experience managing vendors and negotiating benefit-related contracts
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred