12-month Contract Benefits Administrator - Houston Corporate

Description

We are a rapidly growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with approximately 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 19 major US cities. We’re honored that over 42,000 people and more than 18,000 pets call Venterra “home”! We're focused on achieving excellence in serving our three major stakeholders: residents, employees, and investors.

Find out more about Venterra Realty and our  award-winning company culture at  Venterra.com .

We’re honored to have received numerous workplace recognitions including being named one of the 2024 FORTUNE © Best Medium Workplaces , one of People Magazine's 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care , one of the 2023 Best Workplaces in Real Estate™ , and to have been named a five-time Glassdoor Best Places to Work winner! Read about all our awards and accolades here!

We Are Looking For People Who

• Have strong personal values and want to work for a values-based company
• Are ambitious and hardworking with exceptionally high personal standards
• Embrace problem-solving and learning new skills
• Thrive in a rapidly changing and high growth environment
• Are passionate about driving continuous improvements and the use of technology with data to drive business results
  
  

THE ROLE

We are looking to hire a 12-month long-term contract Benefits Administrator who will provide support to our Total Rewards team for coverage of a maternity leave. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the detail-oriented planning and administration of our employee benefit programs. Working closely with our Human Resources and Payroll departments based out of our Houston Corporate office to coordinate the daily benefits processing, y ou will also be responsible for handling administrative aspects of the benefits programs, such as answering basic benefits questions from current & previous employees and resolving any benefit-related issues.

To be successful in this position, you should possess innate organizational skills and stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and market trends. The ideal contractor will also have strong interpersonal skills, be able to maintain meticulous records , and collaborate with other departments and external service providers as needed.

THE DETAILS

• Administers employee insurance programs , including life, disability, and health insurance plans.
• Administers employee savings plans that may include the company’s 401(k) plan, personal savings plans, and deferred compensation programs.
• Advises and informs employees of changes and developments related to benefits, including eligibility, coverage, and provisions.
• Researches and compares incentive compensation plans offered by demographically comparable organizations; assesses competitors' plans and makes recommendations for enhancements or improvements required to keep the organization's plans competitive and effective.
• Facilitates accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other appropriate service providers.
• Completes records, reporting, and other documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules, regulations, and policies.
• Conducts employee surveys, census, and other research and demographic efforts required to collect accurate quotes from benefit providers.
• Monitors administrator's and insurance carriers' report ensuring the organization's compliance with plan requirements.
• Ensures the organizations and plans compliance with the applicable provisions of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Maintains knowledge of economic conditions, labor market, and other factors related to ensuring the organization provides competitive and reasonable benefits and compensation scales and structures.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in compensation and benefits administration.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

The Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and compensation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Attention to detail
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources , Business, Finance, or related required.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience administering compensation or benefits programs required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
  
  

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