Sap administrator Jobs in Houston, TX

JOB SUMMARY :

The Benefits Administrator will oversee, administer, and manage employees’ benefits programs for the Company (front end and back end). This role involves ensuring compliance, supporting employee needs, and maintaining the effectiveness and competitiveness of all Company’s benefits offerings. Working collaboratively with other HR professionals and management, the Benefits Administrator will help foster a workplace environment consistent with the Company’s values and mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage day-to-day operations of group benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
• Oversee the back-end configuration and management of benefits systems, including setup for annual open enrollment and ongoing system updates.
• Collaborate with HRIS vendors and internal IT teams to ensure accurate implementation of benefit plan changes and system enhancements.
• Administer the company’s 401(k) retirement plan, including overseeing employee enrollment, contribution changes, and loans.
• Manage retirement plan compliance testing, including nondiscrimination testing, and annual 5500 filings.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding retirement plan options, loans, withdrawals, and distributions.
• Administer Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and providing employees with necessary information.
• Manage Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims, working closely with employees and insurance carriers to ensure smooth claims processing and benefit payouts.
• Ensure timely communication with employees regarding their leave status and benefits.
• Administer annual open enrollment processes, including configuring HRIS open enrollment sessions, preparing communication materials, and assisting employees with enrollment.
• Educate employees about benefit options through orientations, workshops, and individual consultations.
• Address employee life events (e.g., leaves of absence, retirement) and provide guidance on how benefits are impacted.
• Collaborate with HR and management to support employee retention and engagement through benefits offerings.
• Ensure all benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA).
• Prepare and file required compliance documents, including annual Form 5500.
• Liaise with benefits providers to manage contracts, address service issues, and ensure quality.
• Evaluate current benefits plans and recommend improvements to maintain competitiveness in the industry.
• Reconcile benefits provider billing for health, dental, vision, disability, and retirement plans, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Process payments and work with accounting department to ensure timely payment to providers.
• Maintain accurate records and manage benefits-related data in HRIS.
• Generate reports and analytics to support decision-making regarding benefits strategies and costs.
• Ability to travel to Haltom city (Dallas area) facility.
• Ability to work out of Ledbetter location (Houston location) as needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours to consistently and efficiently support employees in the manufacturing facilities (day & night shifts).
• Collaborate with the HR team on special projects, such as employee engagement and company events.
• Assist in special projects, as required.

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