Benefits Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Benefits Specialist to support a fast-paced HR team in Frisco, Texas on a Contract basis for approximately 4-6 weeks. This role is ideal for someone with strong expertise in employee benefits administration, especially open enrollment, who can quickly adapt to established processes and tools. The position will play an important part in year-end benefits activities, compliance-related tasks, and improving the accuracy of benefits data and communications.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily benefits administration activities with a focus on open enrollment support and timely employee assistance.
• Coordinate year-end benefits tasks, including preparation and support related to 1095 documentation.
• Review and validate benefits data to ensure accuracy across records, reports, and system entries.
• Update benefits-related content on internal web pages so employees have access to current and clear information.
• Create and refine procedures for vendor billing to improve consistency, tracking, and reconciliation.
• Assist with benefits reporting needs, including compiling data and generating business intelligence reports when needed.
• Support leave-related benefits administration, including processes connected to FMLA, in alignment with company guidelines.
• Contribute to benefits analysis efforts by identifying discrepancies, resolving issues, and recommending process improvements.
• Proven experience in benefits administration with strong knowledge of open enrollment processes.
• Hands-on background in compensation and benefits coordination within a detail-focused business environment.
• Familiarity with year-end benefits activities, including support for 1095 processing.
• Ability to learn new HR and benefits systems quickly and work accurately within established platforms.
• Experience performing benefits analysis, data review, and issue resolution with close attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of FMLA-related benefits administration and compliance considerations.
• Proficiency with UKG Pro or similar HRIS platforms used for benefits management and reporting.
• Experience creating BI reports or supporting benefits reporting functions is preferred.