Our client, an established organization in the oil & gas industry, is seeking a HR Benefits Coordinator to join their team. This role is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs and supporting related HR processes, including benefits enrollment, leave administration, and vendor invoice reconciliation.

Salary: $45-50/hr
Location: Houston, Texas 77536
Type of Position: Contract

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the administration of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, and voluntary benefits.
• Process benefit enrollments, qualifying life event changes, beneficiary updates, and benefit terminations in HR systems.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment processes and benefit-related questions.
• Coordinate new hire benefits enrollment and support annual open enrollment activities.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and employee documentation.
• Work with Payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions and enrollments.
• Assist in resolving routine employee and vendor benefit issues.
• Coordinate the distribution and collection of benefit forms and supporting documentation.
• Assist with leave of absence administration, including FMLA, disability, parental leave, and personal leave tracking.
• Coordinate required leave documentation with employees, managers, Payroll, and third-party administrators.
• Maintain leave records and monitor leave status updates.
• Support return-to-work documentation and communication processes.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and requests.
• Distribute employee communications related to benefits programs, wellness initiatives, and enrollment activities.
• Support benefits meetings, employee education sessions, and new hire orientation.
• Assist with preparing benefit materials, guides, and employee resources.
• Ensure employees know how to access benefit vendors and available resources.
• Enter and maintain employee benefits information within HRIS and payroll systems.
• Verify employee data accuracy and update records as needed.
• Generate routine enrollment and benefits reports.
• Maintain confidential employee files and records in accordance with company policies.
• Support data audits and benefits reconciliation activities.
• Coordinate vendor meetings, employee appointments, and benefit-related communications.
• Prepare materials for open enrollment, employee meetings, and compliance reviews.
• Assist with benefits audits by gathering required documentation.
• Prepare the payment request forms for all benefit vendors.
• Provide general administrative support for HR Operations projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in benefits administration, HR coordination, payroll support, or an administrative role.
• Basic understanding of employee benefits administration and HR processes.
• Experience using HRIS or payroll systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS/payroll systems preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, refining, or industrial environments required