Retirement Benefits Senior Specialist , Total Rewards

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Health & Welfare and Retirement Benefits Senior Specialist to optimize and support our health & welfare and retirement programs for thousands of employees. You will blend benefits expertise with data-driven analysis to ensure accurate administration, compliance, and continuous improvement.

You will lead day-to-day benefits administration, contribute to annual enrollment, and develop dashboards for HR, Finance, and leadership, while partnering with HRIS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in HR or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in retirement or health & welfare benefits.
• Strong understanding of health & welfare and retirement plans and related regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with HRIS and benefits systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Proactive mindset focused on process improvement and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day administration of medical, dental, vision, life, leave, disability, retirement and wellness programs.
• Contribute to annual open enrollment, plan renewals, and employee communications.
• Analyze benefits data and develop dashboards and reports for HR, Finance, and leadership.
• Track vendor performance, service metrics, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, IRS, DOL, etc.).
• Assist with audits, regulatory filings, and updates to plan documents.
• Maintain and enhance internal processes and SOPs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve data accuracy.
• Respond to employee benefit inquiries with professionalism and empathy.
• Partner with HRIS, Payroll, and vendors to ensure clean data and integrations.
• Support cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Advanced Excel

HRIS

Benefits administration systems

Data dashboards

Job description

Health & Welfare and Retirement Benefits Senior Specialist , Total Rewards

We are seeking a detail-oriented, data-driven Health & Welfare and Retirement Benefits Senior Specialist to help optimize and support our health & welfare and Retirement programs for thousands of employees. In this role, you will combine benefits expertise, analytical skills, and operational discipline to ensure our plans are administered accurately, remain compliant, and continuously improve. You will play a key role in enhancing the employee experience while supporting core benefits initiatives across the organization.

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What You’ll Do

• Support day-to-day administration of medical, dental, vision, life, supplemental, leave, disability, retirement and wellness programs.
• Contribute to annual open enrollment, plan renewals, and employee communications to deliver a seamless and consistent experience.
• Analyze health & welfare and retirement benefits data and develop dashboards and reports for HR, Finance, and leadership.
• Track vendor performance, service metrics, and contractual obligations to drive accountability and improved outcomes.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with any and all applicable federal and state regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADAAA, IRS, DOL, etc.)
• Assist with health & welfare and retirement audits, regulatory filings, and updates to plan documents, SPDs, plan amendments, and summary materials.
• Maintain and enhance internal processes, standard operating procedures, and benefits documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen data accuracy, and improve overall employee satisfaction.
• Respond to employee benefit inquiries with professionalism, empathy, and a solutions-focused approach.
• Partner closely with HRIS, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure clean data, accurate integrations, and operational excellence.
• Support cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the health & welfare and retirement benefit functions.

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What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Retirement Benefits- employee benefits, HR operations, or Total Rewards.
• Strong understanding of health & welfare and retirement benefit plans and related regulatory requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to improving processes, controls, and the employee experience.

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About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience