Senior Benefits & Total Rewards Specialist

H&P; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

life insurance

Flexible Spending or Health Savings

401k match

Paid Leave Plans

Parental & Adoption Benefits

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Learning & Development Opportunities

Flex-scheduling available for eligible

Job summary

Helmerich and Payne seeks a Senior Benefits Coordinator to support administration and delivery of employee benefits programs. You will serve as a key resource for employees, HR partners, payroll, and external vendors, ensuring an exceptional employee experience while maintaining compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive benefits administration experience, strong analytical capabilities, and a passion for supporting employees through their career journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Finance, or related field; equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration or Total Rewards.
• Experience with HRIS, benefits enrollment platforms, and payroll systems; WorkDay a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, spending accounts, and retirement plans.
• Process vendor invoices by reviewing for accuracy, resolving discrepancies, coordinating approvals, and supporting timely payment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees questions related to benefits enrollment, eligibility, life events, and claims issues.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless benefits administration.
• Prepare and maintain benefits-related reports and process documentation.
• Process and audit employee enrollments, status changes, terminations, and dependent eligibility updates.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, employee education sessions, and benefits communications.
• Maintain strong partnerships with vendors, brokers, payroll, finance, and HR teams to ensure seamless administration.
• Reconcile carrier invoices and eligibility files while identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Support administration of COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and other federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and analysis related to benefit plan utilization, costs, and employee engagement.
• Participate in benefit audits, compliance reporting, and annual plan reviews.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, service delivery, and the employee experience.
• Assist with implementation of new programs, systems, and strategic Total Rewards initiatives.
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced HR or benefits team members as needed.
• Deliver exceptional employee service and support.
• Maintain accurate and compliant benefits administration.
• Build strong relationships across HR and business functions.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

HRIS

Payroll systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Workday

Job description

Helmerich and Payne seeks a Senior Benefits Coordinator to support administration and delivery of employee benefits programs. You will serve as a key resource for employees, HR partners, payroll, and external vendors, ensuring an exceptional employee experience while maintaining compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive benefits administration experience, strong analytical capabilities, and a passion for supporting employees through their career journey.