Benefits Administrator

Description We are looking for a Benefits Administrator to support the effective delivery of employee benefits and leave programs for our team in Austin, Texas. This role focuses on providing accurate administration, responsive employee support, and dependable coordination with vendors and internal partners. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of benefits operations, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information in a highly regulated environment.Responsibilities:- Oversee daily benefits administration activities, including enrollments for new employees, status changes, beneficiary updates, separations, disability matters, workers' compensation coordination, and retirement-related transactions.- Manage leave programs from start to finish by tracking requests, maintaining documentation, communicating with employees, coordinating with external partners, and supporting return-to-work steps.- Respond to employee questions regarding plan participation, coverage details, eligibility rules, and claims concerns while delivering clear and timely guidance.- Review and process qualifying life event changes by confirming required documentation is complete, accurate, and properly recorded.- Maintain benefit records within HR and benefits platforms, ensuring enrollment data, payroll deductions, and plan elections remain accurate and up to date.- Coordinate data exchanges with benefit providers and third-party administrators to support eligibility reporting, premium payments, deductions, and ongoing plan administration.- Investigate and resolve benefit system issues or data discrepancies by working closely with internal teams and external vendors.- Prepare and analyze recurring reports, audits, and reconciliations to confirm billing accuracy, contribution alignment, and enrollment integrity.- Serve as a primary contact for benefit vendors and administrators, escalating complex matters to leadership when appropriate.- Support open enrollment by assisting with testing, file preparation, employee communications, and related administrative activities. Requirements - Experience administering employee benefit programs and supporting day-to-day benefits operations.- Working knowledge of leave administration, including disability-related and legally protected leave programs.- Familiarity with COBRA administration, benefits coordination, and employee eligibility processes.- Understanding of applicable federal and state benefits regulations and compliance documentation requirements.- Ability to manage sensitive information with accuracy, discretion, and strong attention to detail.- Proficiency with HRIS or benefits administration systems and comfort troubleshooting data or system issues.- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain benefit information clearly to employees and vendors.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .