Benefits Specialist - Northstar Memorial Group

NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking a Benefits Specialist at our Home Office in the Houston Galleria area. Here, we believe in empowerment. NorthStar Memorial Group’s open-door policy means our voices are heard, and our ideas matter. As highly empathetic individuals, we are committed to providing support and guidance to our on-site teams, empowering them to better assist and guide our client families during their most difficult moments. Passion is at the heart of everything we do - from the dedication of every team member, we're driven by a shared commitment to excellence and care for the customers we serve.

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, short- and long-term disability, leave of absences, and wellness program.

This hybrid position is based at our office near the Galleria area, requiring in-office presence 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Communication company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants
• Respond to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries
• Assist employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes
• Coordinate transfer of data between Company and outsourced benefits administrator
• Prepare and submit monthly health savings accounts funding
• Assist with the open enrollment process including communications and PowerPoint presentations
• Prepare PowerPoint and benefit presentations for open enrollment
• Assist with Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting
• Process and administer leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Business and/or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of Human Resource related experience
• Professional CEBS Certification – Certified Employee Benefit Specialist

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.