Human Resources - Benefits Specialist

Position: HR Generalist – Benefits Specialist

Location: Energy Corridor

Schedule: On-site, full-time (Monday through Friday)

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist with a strong focus on benefits administration to join our team. This role is ideal for a professional with 2–5 years of HR experience who has specialized knowledge in managing employee benefits programs. The HR Generalist will oversee benefits administration, ensure compliance, and provide guidance to employees while supporting other HR functions as needed.

Job Duties:

Benefits Administration:

• Manage day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Coordinate annual benefits enrollment and communicate plan changes effectively.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to benefits, including COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA.
• Partner with vendors and brokers to manage benefits offerings and resolve service issues.

HR Support & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate benefits records and employee data in HRIS systems.
• Assist with payroll and benefits-related deductions and reconciliations.
• Support HR team with general HR functions, including onboarding and employee relations.
• Monitor and implement best practices for benefits programs to enhance employee satisfaction.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of HR experience with a strong emphasis on benefits administration.
• In-depth knowledge of benefits programs, compliance regulations, and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

About Teal Energi:

TealEnergi is a technical manpower provider with extensive experience supporting the successful execution and operation of major capital project investments. Forged through a desire to provide best-in-class service to clients, candidates, and contractors alike, TealEnergi works through its offices nationwide to provide regional support to a wide range of sectors including both traditional energy and energy transition initiatives (e.g., LNG, hydrogen, wind, solar), as well as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure.

TealEnergi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.