Strategic Benefits & 401(k) Analyst

Solaris Energy Infrastructure; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Disability Insurance

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

Company matching 401(k) retirement 401

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. is seeking a Benefits & 401(k) Analyst based in Houston to administer employee benefits and retirement plans. You will partner with Payroll and HR teams, ensure accurate deductions, and support field-based colleagues across decentralized sites.

The role requires 5+ years in benefits administration, payroll experience, and strong communication. Willingness to travel to field sites and maintain compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on benefits administration experience.
• Some direct payroll experience is required.
• Working knowledge of ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA.
• Experience working across a multi-site or decentralized HR structure preferred.
• A strong communicator who can explain benefits clearly to people with very different levels of understanding.
• Willing to travel to field sites as needed.
• Careful and organized when handling sensitive employee data.
• Solid Excel skills for reconciliation and reporting.
• Experience with UKG Ready for payroll or time and attendance (preferred).
• Experience administering a 401(k) plan through Empower (preferred).
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, particularly Employee Central (preferred).
• Background supporting a field-based workforce, such as energy, utilities, construction, or similar.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or CPP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits programs and 401(k) plans for Houston-based employees.
• Serve as primary contact for benefits inquiries and coordinate with HR field reps.
• Ensure timely deductions, enrollments, and changes with carriers and payroll.
• Maintain compliance documentation for ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA.
• Travel to field offices in Louisiana and Tennessee to support regionally.
• Coordinate mergers/acquisitions benefit mapping and enrolment transitions.
• Reconcile benefits invoices and enrollment records monthly.

Skills

Exceptional communicator

Total ownership mentality

Independent thinker

Innovative thinker

Desirable teammate

Relentless

Excel skills

Education

PHR, SHRM-CP, or CPP certification

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

UKG Ready

Empower 401(k)

Job description

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. is seeking a Benefits & 401(k) Analyst based in Houston to administer employee benefits and retirement plans. You will partner with Payroll and HR teams, ensure accurate deductions, and support field-based colleagues across decentralized sites.

The role requires 5+ years in benefits administration, payroll experience, and strong communication. Willingness to travel to field sites and maintain compliance is essential.