Overview

For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. A growing, Houston-based professional services firm, G&A Partners is currently seeking a Benefits Specialist to join its team near one of our G&A Offices. These locations include: Houston, TX, South Jordan, UT, Denver, CO, or San Antonio, TX.

A competitive compensation and benefits package is available to include health benefits and 401(k), recognition awards and bonuses and the opportunity to work for a highly respected and award-winning company.

Responsibilities

Enroll new employees in benefit plans and provides benefits orientation.

· Provide employee benefit deductions information to payroll.

· Process status changes and reviews claims.

· Process open enrollment benefit plan transfers.

· Maintain vendor contact to investigate discrepancies and provide information in non-routine situations.

· Provide carriers appropriate documentation for life, pension, and disability benefits claims.

· Assist in preparing materials and in presenting benefit plan changes to employees.

· Respond to employee inquiries regarding coverage and addresses these issues with carriers.

· Respond to employee issues in compliance with HIPAA, COBRA, Section 125 and State laws.

· Respond to notifications from state agency regarding court ordered medical.

· Issue annual individual summary of benefits to employees.

· Maintain employee benefit files and other record keeping

Qualifications

Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. • Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers. • Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. • Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. • Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. • Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type. • Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Education: High School Degree or equivalent, Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent training/experience will be considered

Experience: Two years related experience and/or training required. Must be able to travel occasionally. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Must have ability to communicate effectively with all levels.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint required. Prior HRP/Prism knowledge is a plus.

Certifications & Licenses: Life & Health license a plus.