Restaurant Senior Benefits Specialist

Self Opportunity, Inc.; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Self Opportunity, Inc. in Addison, TX seeks a Senior Benefits Specialist to manage and enhance its employee benefits programs. The role covers health/dental/vision/LTD, 401(k), and compliance with ACA/ERISA/HIPAA/FMLA.

Responsibilities include leading annual open enrollment, serving as main benefits contact, coordinating with carriers and brokers, processing enrollments and COBRA, and ensuring payroll deductions accuracy. Strong HRIS and Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA and FMLA.
• Experience managing open enrollment with carriers and brokers.
• Proficiency with HRIS and benefits platforms, plus Excel.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain benefits clearly.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field preferred.
• CEBS, SHRM-CP or PHR certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) and other programs.
• Lead annual open enrollment planning, communications and updates.
• Serve as the primary benefits contact for questions and escalations.
• Partner with carriers, brokers and third parties to resolve issues.
• Process enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations and COBRA.
• Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and payroll deductions.
• Ensure ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA compliance.
• Support leave of absence administration with payroll/HR.
• Assist with renewals, plan analysis and non-discrimination testing.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and benefits experience.

Skills

Benefits administration

ACA & ERISA

Open enrollment

HRIS & benefits platforms

Excel skills

Communication

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday to Friday

Our client, an established organization in Addison, is seeking an experienced Senior Benefits Specialist to manage and enhance its employee benefits programs. This is a confidential search.

What You'll Do

• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) and other benefit programs
• Lead annual open enrollment, including planning, employee communications and system updates
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions, issues and escalations
• Partner with carriers, brokers and third-party administrators to resolve claims and eligibility issues
• Process new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations and COBRA
• Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and ensure accurate payroll deductions
• Maintain compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA and other applicable regulations
• Support leave of absence administration and coordinate with payroll and HR
• Assist with annual renewals, plan analysis and non-discrimination testing
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, communication and the employee benefits experience

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of benefits administration experience
• Strong working knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA and FMLA
• Experience managing open enrollment and working directly with carriers and brokers
• Proficiency with HRIS and benefits platforms, plus strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain benefits clearly to employees at all levels
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field preferred
• CEBS, SHRM-CP or PHR certification a plus

Schedule

• Day shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Why Apply

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to take ownership of benefits programs in a stable, growing organization