Job Description

Job Title: Benefits Specialist (Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire)

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid after training - 2 days on site)

Industry: Human Resources

Pay: $55,000-65,0000

About Our Client:

Addison Group is working with a mission-driven nonprofit organization that supports individuals with disabilities. They're seeking a Benefits Specialist to join their Human Resources team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong benefits administration experience who thrives in a collaborative, service-oriented environment.

Job Description:

The Benefits Specialist will be the primary point of contact for all employee benefits inquiries and administration. This individual will manage day-to-day benefits operations, support compliance efforts, and assist with employee onboarding, wellness initiatives, and leave management programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the go-to resource for employee questions regarding health, dental, vision, disability, and leave policies
• Oversee the full leave process, including FMLA, ADA, and short/long-term disability cases
• Partner with leadership on benefits strategies, including coordinating with external vendors and brokers
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and assist with benefits enrollment changes
• Lead and organize annual Open Enrollment, wellness programs, and related initiatives
• Provide orientation support and ensure new hires understand available benefits
• Stay informed on benefits laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance
• Collaborate with the HR team on general administrative support, employee relations, and training efforts

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of HR/benefits administration experience, including leave management
• Working knowledge of employment-related compliance (FMLA, ADA, ACA, HIPAA, etc.)
• Proficiency in HR systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal training

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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