Human Resources Benefits Coordinator

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Our client, an established organization in the oil & gas sector, seeks an HR Benefits Coordinator to manage day-to-day benefit administration and support related HR processes in Houston, TX. This contract role involves benefits enrollment, leave administration, and vendor invoice reconciliation.

Responsibilities include handling enrollments, updates, terminations, and employee inquiries while coordinating with Payroll and third-party vendors. Strong organization and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in HR/business administration or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in benefits administration or HR coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administration of employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, voluntary benefits).
• Process enrollments, life events, beneficiary updates, and terminations in HR systems.
• Assist employees with enrollment processes and questions; support open enrollment activities.

Skills

Benefits administration

HR coordination

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in HR or related

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, an established organization in the oil & gas industry, is seeking a HR Benefits Coordinator to join their team. This role is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs and supporting related HR processes, including benefits enrollment, leave administration, and vendor invoice reconciliation.

Location: Houston, Texas 77536

Type of Position: Contract

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the administration of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, and voluntary benefits.
• Process benefit enrollments, qualifying life event changes, beneficiary updates, and benefit terminations in HR systems.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment processes and benefit-related questions.
• Coordinate new hire benefits enrollment and support annual open enrollment activities.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and employee documentation.
• Work with Payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions and enrollments.
• Assist in resolving routine employee and vendor benefit issues.
• Coordinate the distribution and collection of benefit forms and supporting documentation.
• Assist with leave of absence administration, including FMLA, disability, parental leave, and personal leave tracking.
• Coordinate required leave documentation with employees, managers, Payroll, and third-party administrators.
• Maintain leave records and monitor leave status updates.
• Support return-to-work documentation and communication processes.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and requests.
• Distribute employee communications related to benefits programs, wellness initiatives, and enrollment activities.
• Support benefits meetings, employee education sessions, and new hire orientation.
• Assist with preparing benefit materials, guides, and employee resources.
• Ensure employees know how to access benefit vendors and available resources.
• Enter and maintain employee benefits information within HRIS and payroll systems.
• Verify employee data accuracy and update records as needed.
• Generate routine enrollment and benefits reports.
• Maintain confidential employee files and records in accordance with company policies.
• Support data audits and benefits reconciliation activities.
• Coordinate vendor meetings, employee appointments, and benefit-related communications.
• Prepare materials for open enrollment, employee meetings, and compliance reviews.
• Assist with benefits audits by gathering required documentation.
• Prepare the payment request forms for all benefit vendors.
• Provide general administrative support for HR Operations projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in benefits administration, HR coordination, payroll support, or an administrative role.
• Basic understanding of employee benefits administration and HR processes.
• Experience using HRIS or payroll systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS/payroll systems preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, refining, or industrial environments required

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application. #LI-DNI