Senior Benefits Specialist

Adobe

Senior Benefits Specialist responsible for benefits program administration and compliance at Vestas. Collaborating with HR partners and vendors to enhance employee benefits experience.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee benefits program administration, compliance with federal and state regulations, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proven ability to analyze data, develop strategic recommendations, and manage vendor relationships to enhance benefit offerings.

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Employee Benefits AdministrationRegulatory ComplianceBenefits AnalyticsVendor ManagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

Benefits Program DesignData ReconciliationMarket BenchmarkingPlan DocumentationOpen Enrollment Coordination

Soft Skills

Customer RelationsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

HRIS

Industry Keywords

COBRAHIPAAERISAUSERRAFMLADOL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement presentations, employee and leadership education, and updates on changing laws, market trends, and benefit plan changes
Resolve employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures
Reconcile benefits accounts, complete payment with vendor, and look for trends and efficiencies in the data
Ensure benefit programs are administered in compliance with plan documents and applicable federal and state regulations
Develop and maintain trusted partnerships with line managers to create value and help reach business goals
Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, i.e. HRIS, Legal, Finance/Accounting department
Manage day-to-day administration and continuous improvement of medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plan elements, voluntary benefits, FSA/HSA, COBRA, and leave programs
Act as the primary internal benefits specialist for benefits-related policy interpretation, regulatory compliance and plan documentation
Manage relationships with benefits vendors and brokers
Serve as project lead for benefits initiatives, including timeline, stakeholder coordination, testing, communications, and launch
Develop and maintain benefits documentation, plan summaries, SPD drafts, and SOPs to reflect current programs and processes
Perform benefits analytics, market benchmarking, and reporting to inform decision making, budgeting, renewal negotiations, and benefit plan improvement opportunities
Support benefits strategy planning by translating benchmarking, utilization, employee feedback, regulatory changes, and business priorities into actionable recommendations for plan design, governance, communications, and continuous improvement
Coordinate open enrollment strategy and execution
Train HR generalists and other stakeholders on benefits policies, processes, and tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or equivalent combination of experience/education
Minimum 5 years’ experience in analysis, design or administration of employee benefit programs, including compliance with federal and state laws
Knowledge of federal laws and guidelines, including COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, USERRA, FMLA and DOL
Skilled customer relations, analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Ability to act with limited supervision and exercise judgment and discretion within the scope of the position; able to make decisions quickly and appropriately