HR Benefits Specialist

2 days ago

Austin, Texas, United States Travis Association for the BlindAustin Lighthouse Full time
Job Title: HR Benefits Specialist

At Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse, we are seeking an HR Benefits Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting employees with benefits-related inquiries, enrollment processes, claims management, and other HR needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide exceptional customer service and support to employees and management on all benefit-related matters.
  • Support the HR department in creating and implementing benefit programs and events to improve the employee experience.
  • Utilize an HR information system (HRIS) to enter and maintain accurate employee data.
  • Lead the company in a wellness-first mindset and manage the Wellness Program and supporting events.
  • Administer leave programs, including FMLA, disability, and other leave policies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
  • Identify or create innovative solutions to improve HR benefit programs and processes.
  • Train and provide support to other HR team members; develop and conduct training to employees as needed.
  • Support new employee orientation; ensure all new and returning employees are well-informed on necessary benefits, leave policies, and other information.
  • Organize, educate, and execute Open Enrollment, including updating HRIS with new information.
  • Assist HR leaders in Leave Management program, including hosting ongoing meetings to review and assess all leave cases.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, including FMLA, Accommodations, ACA, OSHA, etc.
  • Ensure the confidentiality and security of all employee information and records.
  • Assist in filing and maintaining employee documents.
  • Support the organization's safety and security initiatives.
  • Support HR functions such as payroll, recruitment, L&D, KPIs, employee support, etc.
  • Comply with and ensure employees understand and comply with TAB's policies and procedures.
  • Hold standard office hours to meet directly with employees.
  • Hold self and others accountable for behaving in accordance with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork (LIGHT).
  • Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

Requirements:

  • Associate's degree in Human Resources or related field required.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in Human Resources, benefits, or a related field required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
  • SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of human resources body of knowledge, including benefits, employee relations, recruitment, training, performance management, and compensation.
  • Knowledge of HR-related laws and regulations (FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, OSHA, etc.).
  • Familiarity with administrative tasks and responsibilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent computer skills, including MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint; data entry, data processing, communication tools, and payroll and human resources software.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Communication & Contacts Required:

Employees, departments, managers, executives, and vendors

Decision Making/Judgment Required:

Makes decisions as per Standard Operation Procedures and Company Policies

Physical Requirements:

With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to:

  • Sit and type at a computer terminal for up to 8 hours per day with appropriate breaks and perform tasks that require fine dexterity and repetitive motions using the arms, hands, wrists, and fingers.
  • Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
  • Have strong dexterity capabilities to grasp, assemble, and manipulate objects.
  • Concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
  • Coordinate the movement of arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
  • Bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 20% of time.
  • Work in conditions with varying temperature, including cold and/or heat.
  • Able to work flexible work shift to meet business needs.

Travis Association for the Blind, a non-profit organization, is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer.

Additional Notes:

  • Background Check and Drug Screen required.
  • Internal and external applicants accepted.
  • Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US.

Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply.

Travis Association for the Blind, a non-profit organization, is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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