Retirement Benefits Senior Specialist , Total Rewards

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas, TX seeks a Health & Welfare and Retirement Benefits Senior Specialist to optimize and administer our total rewards programs. You will combine benefits expertise with analytics to ensure plans are compliant, accurate, and continuously improved, enhancing the employee experience.

This role partners with HRIS, Payroll and vendors to maintain data integrity, execute open enrollment, and deliver insightful dashboards for executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in retirement benefits, HR operations, or total rewards.
• Strong knowledge of health & welfare and retirement plans and regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with HRIS/benefits systems.
• Excellent analytical, detail-oriented, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer health, welfare, and retirement programs and related benefits.
• Lead annual open enrollment, plan renewals, and employee communications.
• Develop dashboards and reports for HR, Finance, and leadership.
• Monitor vendor performance and contractual obligations to drive accountability.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, IRS, DOL).
• Support audits, regulatory filings, and updates to plan documents and SPDs.
• Maintain and improve benefits documentation and internal processes.
• Identify workflow improvements and data accuracy enhancements.
• Respond to employee inquiries with professionalism and empathy.
• Collaborate with HRIS, Payroll, and external vendors for data integrity.

Skills

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

HRIS proficiency

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

HRIS

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.

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.

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.

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