Job Description

Higher education client is looking to add a benefits coordinator that will back up someone in payroll. Located in downtown Houston the first 35-45 day will be on-site for training and then will be a hybrid working schedule.

The Payroll/ Benefits Coordinator assists with payroll and benefits administration for the University.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assists the payroll department with processing time and approvals.
• Assists with benefits enrollment, including health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, disability coverage, and other offerings.
• Answers employee questions and addresses concerns regarding payroll and benefits.
• Conducts training and information sessions to educate employees.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date employee benefit records.
• Processes payroll changes and benefits enrollment and change forms.
• Verifies insurance billing and reconciles statements with payroll deductions.
• Coordinates with insurance brokers, providers, and other vendors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and University policies.
• Assists with reporting requirements.
• Coordinates with other departments on payroll and benefits-related matters.
• Assists with employee leave and absence management.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• 3-5 years of directly related experience with a company or university with 200+ employees
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and related software is required.
• MS Office proficiency is required; PeopleSoft experience is a plus.

PHR, SPHR, SHRM Certification is a plus

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