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Details
Posted: 11-Apr-25
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Higher Ed Administrative Careers - Human Resources
Higher Ed Administrative Careers - Other
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Job Summary
The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the planning, administration, and compliance of the organization’s benefits programs, ensuring they align with company objectives and meet employee needs. This role involves managing health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, leave policies, and other employee perks. The Benefits Manager will also leverage Paycom to oversee benefits enrollment, data management, reporting, and compliance.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Benefits Administration: Oversee the administration of all employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
- HRIS & Technology Management: Utilize Paycom to manage benefits enrollment, eligibility tracking, ACA compliance, and reporting.
- Employee Support & Communication: Serve as the primary contact for employees regarding benefits, leave policies, and retirement plans; develop and deliver educational materials.
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other applicable laws and regulations; manage required filings (e.g., 5500s).
- Open Enrollment: Plan and execute annual open enrollment, including system setup, communication strategies, and troubleshooting employee concerns.
- Vendor Management: Work with benefits providers to negotiate contracts, resolve issues, and ensure high-quality service for employees.
- Data & Analytics: Generate reports using Paycom to analyze benefits usage, costs, and trends to optimize plan offerings.
- Leave Management: Oversee FMLA, ADA, short- and long-term disability, and other leave policies in compliance with federal and state laws.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of benefits compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with self-insured plans highly preferred
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- Proficiency in HR technology, including benefits enrollment platforms, reporting tools, and data analytics.
- Experience with Paycom and Asana (or similar project management platforms) highly preferred
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- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex benefits information in a clear manner.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, with at least 2 years in a management role.
- Experience working with Paycom or a similar HRIS system.
About Dallas Theological Seminary
Founded in 1924, Dallas Theological Seminary's mission is, “to glorify God by equipping godly servant-leaders for the proclamation of His Word and the building up of the body of Christ worldwide.” DTS wants to help men and women fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandment, or more simply: Teach Truth. Love Well.
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