Benefits & Wellness Specialist - HR Programs & Wellness

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston City College is seeking a Benefits & Leaves Administration Specialist to assist with ERS benefits programs and wellness initiatives. You will support employee inquiries, manage leave processes, and ensure compliance with TRS/ORP retirement plans.

Strong communication and data accuracy are essential. Responsibilities include handling FMLA processes, payroll status changes, and developing communications and educational sessions related to benefits, retirement, and wellness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is required.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent certification plus 4 years of HR experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 3 years experience working with Benefits with a large employer (500+ employees) required.

Responsibilities

• Answer and provide information regarding benefits, leaves, retirement, and wellness to employee inquiries via phone and email.
• Handle the Leave Administration process from initial request through return to work for FMLA and other processes.
• Enter payroll status changes to ensure correct Pay Records based on leave status and resolve discrepancies.
• Develop communications addressing commonly misunderstood benefit programs and educate on ERS benefits, wellness, and retirement offerings.
• Coordinate educational seminars, presentations, and webinars related to ERS benefits, wellness, and retirement offerings.
• Assist in scheduling health and wellness activities and manage annual enrollment processes.

Skills

MS Office programs

Information Management Systems

Education

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

Associate’s degree + 4 years HR experience alternative

Job description

Houston City College is seeking a Benefits & Leaves Administration Specialist to assist with ERS benefits programs and wellness initiatives. You will support employee inquiries, manage leave processes, and ensure compliance with TRS/ORP retirement plans.

Strong communication and data accuracy are essential. Responsibilities include handling FMLA processes, payroll status changes, and developing communications and educational sessions related to benefits, retirement, and wellness.