Benefits Specialist

Hybrid:
Travel: 0%

Join the Maverick Power Team!

At Maverick Power, we don’t just build power distribution solutions—we redefine industry standards. Recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list as #16 in the U.S., #2 in Manufacturing, and #1 in Texas, we are committed to driving innovation, quality, and speed. With multiple manufacturing facilities across North Texas and Phoenix, we are expanding rapidly and looking for top talent to grow with us

If you are ready to be part of a high-energy, solutions-driven team where your work makes an impact, Maverick Power is the place for you.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary Bonus Potential!
• Paid Time Off, 401K Matching, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits!
• High-growth organization with advancement opportunities!
• Diverse, Collaborative, & Fun Work Environment!

About the Role:

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, compliance, and day-to-day execution of employee benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and leave administration. This role serves as a subject matter expert for benefits operations while partnering closely with HR, Finance, brokers, and external vendors to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and well-communicated.

Key Responsibilities:

Benefits Administration

• Administer health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), etc.)
• Manage annual open enrollment planning, execution, and employee support
• Serve as primary point of contact for benefit inquiries and issue resolution
• Maintain accurate benefits data within HRIS and vendor systems

Vendor & Broker Management

• Partner with brokers and vendors on plan administration, renewals, and escalations
• Support benefits renewals, plan changes, and cost modeling
• Coordinate vendor communications, file feeds, and eligibility audits

Compliance & Reporting

• Support ACA reporting, 5500 filings, nondiscrimination testing, and audit requests
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and applicable state regulations
• Maintain benefits documentation, plan notices, and employee communications

Communication & Education

• Develop and maintain benefits communications and educational materials
• Support employee education sessions and ongoing benefit awareness
• Partner with HR and leadership to improve benefit utilization and understanding

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits administration
• Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and benefit compliance
• Experience working with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills
• HRIS experience required; benefits system experience strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at time.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods sitting, standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks.

Work Environment:
May work in various settings at the Maverick Power facilities, in offices, in multiple shops, and in commercial buildings. Maintaining the same position or posture while performing tasks and sitting for prolonged periods. The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

EEO/AAP Statement
We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Maverick Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.