Benefits Administrator (Bilingual: English/Spanish)

Hellas Construction, Inc., The #1 Sports Construction company in North America, is seeking an energetic and motivated Benefits Administrator to join our fast-paced team in Austin.

The Benefits Administrator oversees daily operations of group benefits programs and collaborates with HR and payroll teams for smooth processing. They also address and resolve employee benefit-related issues.

***MUST BE BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH)***

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Coordinate data transfer to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations, including timely and accurate reporting.
• Handle daily benefits processing, including enrollments, terminations, changes, and compliance testing.
• Maintain employee benefits files, group benefits database, and update payroll records.
• Reconcile bills and balance reports for accuracy of billing.
• Allocate group health and dental claims monthly and review quarterly.
• Provide customer service support to internal and external customers.
• Advise employees on the details of the company's benefit programs and resolve benefit-related issues.
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure accurate processing of employer contributions and deductions.
• Process leaves of absence requests, disability paperwork, and FMLA.
• Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations and open enrollment.
• Provide training and support to associates and field staff.
• Process termination paperwork and communicate with appropriate departments.

Education and Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, and experience with HRIS and benefits databases.
• Project and team management/leadership skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong planning and priority-setting skills.
• Analytical skills and thorough knowledge of plan designs.
• Ability to understand and evaluate proposals (RFPs).
• Knowledge of benefits contract language and federal/state regulations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field; relevant experience can substitute education (some college or associate degree acceptable).
• Minimum three years of experience in benefits coordination or administration.
• Preferred certifications: SHRM-CP or PHR and CEBS.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.