Sr Benefits Analyst

Baylor Genetics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Genetics in Houston, TX seeks a Sr. Benefits Analyst to lead day-to-day administration and continuous improvement of employee benefits and leave programs.

You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, carriers, and vendors to ensure accurate eligibility, enrollment, and data integrity. Responsibilities include annual enrollment support, data reconciliation, and regulatory compliance, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering clear employee guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field required.
• At least 5 years of benefits/leave HR ops experience.
• Experience administering eligibility, enrollment, inquiries, and vendor coordination.
• Excel proficiency and ability to reconcile data related to benefits and payroll.
• Ability to handle confidential information and communicate complex benefits clearly.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits and leave programs, including eligibility and enrollment.
• Reconcile enrollment, payroll deduction, invoices, and vendor data.
• Coordinate with carriers, brokers, and vendors to resolve issues.
• Respond to employee benefit questions with clear guidance.
• Support annual enrollment and plan changes with data prep and communication.
• Maintain benefit data, documentation, and reports for audit readiness.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external vendors on compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team objectives.
• Comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Benefits administration

Data reconciliation

Employee communication

Vendor coordination

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

CEBS or GBA designation (preferred / progress toward)

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Job description

Headquarters
Baylor Genetics
Houston, TX 77021, USA

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Benefits Analyst supports the day-to‑day administration and continuous improvement of Baylor Genetics' employee benefit and leave programs. This role coordinates with employees, HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, carriers, and vendors to maintain accurate eligibility and enrollment data, resolve issues, support compliance, and deliver timely employee‑focused service. Responsibilities may evolve as organizational needs change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer employee benefit and leave programs, including eligibility, enrollment, life events, plan changes, and related employee support.

Reconcile benefit enrollment, payroll deduction, invoice, and vendor data to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Coordinate with benefit carriers, brokers, and vendors to resolve service issues, maintain accurate records, and support plan administration.

Respond to employee benefit and leave questions with clear, accurate, and timely guidance and communications.

Support annual enrollment and benefit plan changes, including data preparation, testing, employee communications, and issue resolution.

Maintain benefit and leave data, process documentation, and reports to support data integrity, service delivery, and audit readiness.

Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external vendors on compliance administration, reporting, and process improvements.

Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.

Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

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

At least 5 years of experience in employee benefits, leave administration, HR operations, or a related field.

Experience administering benefit eligibility, enrollment, employee inquiries, and vendor or carrier coordination.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience reconciling benefits, payroll deduction, invoice, or eligibility data.

Ability to handle confidential information and communicate complex benefit information clearly and accurately.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

Experience supporting annual enrollment and benefit plan implementations or changes.

Experience supporting both self-insured and fully insured benefit plans.

Experience with HRIS, benefits administration, or leave management systems.

Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation, or progress toward either, preferred.

COMPETENCIES

Benefits and leave administration

Data reconciliation and accuracy

Employee-focused communication

Vendor and cross‑functional coordination

Judgment and confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a professional office environment and routinely requires use of a computer and standard office equipment.

Ability to remain in a stationary position and communicate effectively for extended periods.

Occasional travel may be required.

EEO STATEMENT

Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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