Benefits Administrator Jobs in Texas

A Benefits Administrator in the human resources industry is primarily responsible for managing and administering the employee benefits programs of a company. These may include health insurance, retirement plans, sick leave, vacation, and any other perks that the company offers. This professional must ensure that these programs are implemented correctly, are compliant with legal requirements, manage benefits enrollments and answer employee inquiries about their benefits. Furthermore, they are often tasked with negotiating with service providers to get the best deal for the company and its employees. They may also manage and oversee any wellness programs that the company runs.

Important skills for a Benefits Administrator include strong communication and negotiation skills, knowledge of legal and tax implications of benefits packages, attention to detail, and good organizational and administrative skills. They also need to be able to work with confidential information. A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field is typically required. Certifications like Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Benefits Administrator, a person may have roles such as Human Resources Assistant, Benefits Coordinator, or HR Generalist.

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Senior Payroll & Benefits Administrator

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

About Phaidon International: Phaidon International is a global recruitment company with 7 offices across the US including New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Charlotte, Los Angeles, and Tampa....

Conduct benefit orientations and open enrollment sessions. Serve as the point of contact to coordinate with benefits vendors, brokers, and providers to resolve employee concerns....

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Senior Benefits Consultant

  • Plano, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 4 days ago

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is seeking a Senior Benefits Consultant to...

Employee Benefits Coordinator

  • Amarillo, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 5 days ago

Experience: 2 years employee benefits, insurance, human resources, education, or other public facing experience- preferred MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Employee Benefits Administration Administer...

Senior Health & Benefits Consultant

  • Dallas, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 11 days ago

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team at Mercer. This role will be based in Dallas, TX. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three...

Benefits Consultant

  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago

administrators, experience with PEO industry a plus Experience with a variety of market segments and funding types a plus Actively demonstrate patience, resiliency and persistency in the midst of problem...

Benefits & Compensation Specialist

  • Austin, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 12 days ago

This role will be based onsite at our Headquarters in Austin, TX Responsibilities Benefits Administration (Primary Focus) + Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life...

Employee Benefits Consultant - American Heritage

  • Houston, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 12 days ago

The next part of your journey is right around the corner with The Standard. A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a...

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Benefits Consultant 2

  • Dallas, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 17 days ago

administration, compliance, and employee support CEBS/GBA certification is a plus Problem-solving mindset with great attention to detail Experience using PeopleSoft is a bonus Skills Benefits Administration...

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Benefits Specialist - Benefits Consultant

  • Dallas, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 18 days ago

Bachelors degree required. 3+ years of experience in benefits administration or related HR function. Proven customer service and communication skills....

Health and Benefits Lead Associate

  • Dallas, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 18 days ago

Description As a Health and Benefits Lead Associate you will contribute to a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, financing and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health...

Benefit Administrator Specialist (H/F)

  • Irving, TX
  • 22 days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 22 days ago

Benefit Administrator Specialist (H/F) (M/F) SAFRAN USA INC....

Employee Benefits Analyst (Entry-Level, Hybrid)

  • Austin, TX
  • 22 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 22 days ago

Who We Are: NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the WORK180 employer endorsement. We are an organization of consultative...

Benefits Administrator

  • Houston, TX
  • 24 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 24 days ago

Assist with the annual open enrollment process, including employee communications, data entry, approvals, and responding to inquiries....

Client Coordinator Employee Benefits

  • Dallas, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 30+ days ago

, announcements, guides, website pages, etc.) related to OE and make updates as necessary Provide quality review on all client communications Provide technical review for client benefit administration...

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Salary for Benefits Administrator Jobs in Texas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Benefits Administrator positions.



Highest Education Level

Benefits Administrators in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.1%
Master's Degree
26.1%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
High School or GED
6.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.5%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Benefits Administrators in Texas
4-6 years
37.5%
2-4 years
33.3%
6-8 years
20.8%
1-2 years
4.2%
10+ years
4.2%



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