Sr. Benefits Specialist

Senior Benefits Specialist

Location: The Woodlands, TX (100% Onsite)
Pay Rate: $35-$40/hour
Employment Type: Contract through End of Year with Strong Potential for Permanent Hire
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LHH is partnering with a growing organization to identify an experienced Senior Benefits Specialist to support a multi-state workforce. This is an excellent opportunity for a benefits professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys owning the full benefits administration process, including open enrollment, employee communications, vendor partnerships, and compliance support.

This role will serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits and play a critical role in leading the company's upcoming Open Enrollment season.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Opportunity to convert to a permanent position
• High-impact role with ownership of Benefits Administration
• Direct partnership with HR leadership and external brokers
• Exposure to a multi-state workforce across Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Administer medical, dental, vision, life, and voluntary benefit programs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries
• Manage enrollments, qualifying life events, status changes, and terminations
• Maintain accurate benefit records and HRIS data
• Partner with payroll and HR teams to ensure accurate deductions and reporting
• Support benefits audits, reconciliations, and compliance activities

Open Enrollment Leadership

• Lead annual Open Enrollment planning and execution
• Coordinate employee communications, enrollment materials, and timelines
• Partner with benefit brokers and insurance carriers throughout the enrollment process
• Track participation and ensure timely completion of enrollment requirements
• Answer employee questions and provide enrollment support
• Travel to company locations during Open Enrollment to conduct meetings and assist employees

Vendor & Carrier Management

• Serve as the liaison between employees, brokers, and insurance carriers
• Resolve escalated benefit issues and claims concerns
• Support implementation of benefit program enhancements
• Maintain strong partnerships with medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefit providers

HR Support

• Assist with employee relations matters as needed
• Support HR initiatives, policy administration, and process improvements
• Cross-train with other HR functions to provide department-wide support
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and sensitive HR matters

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Benefits Administration experience
• Hands-on Open Enrollment experience
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits administration and employee communications
• Experience working directly with brokers and insurance carriers
• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and related business applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce
• Experience with Paylocity, Paycom, or similar HRIS/benefits platforms
• Oil & Gas industry experience
• PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or similar HR certification
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 10-15% travel
• Increased travel during Open Enrollment periods
• Travel throughout Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama to support employee enrollment activities

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is collaborative, approachable, and service-oriented with a strong sense of ownership. They are comfortable working independently, managing employee benefit programs, and partnering with brokers and carriers to ensure a positive employee experience. This individual enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and supporting employees across a growing organization.

If you have a strong background in benefits administration and are looking for a high-visibility opportunity with long-term potential, we encourage you to apply.

Pay Details: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Laarnie Thompson

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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