HR & BENEFITS SPECIALIST
Location
Dallas, TX | Onsite (Downtown; candidates must reside within 20 miles)
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
• $25/hour
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; 35 hours/week
• W2
ROLE IMPACT
As the HR & Benefits Specialist, you’ll play a central role in ensuring a smooth and compliant employee experience across HR functions. You’ll manage benefit processes, employee relations, and compliance documentation—all while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture through organized, accurate, and empathetic HR support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate employee benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations with carriers and brokers
• Conduct new hire benefits orientations and manage COBRA and leave transitions
• Reconcile monthly insurance invoices, ensuring billing accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Administer 401(k) plans, audits, and compliance reporting in line with regulatory standards
• Provide guidance on employee relations, FMLA documentation, and policy interpretation
• Support offboarding, exit interviews, unemployment claims, and HR data reporting
• Maintain HR metrics, employee surveys, and engagement initiatives to enhance workplace satisfaction
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• 2–5 years of HR and benefits administration experience with Bachelor’s degree required OR 7+ years with Associate’s degree
• Proven accuracy in HR data reporting and analytics
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws and benefit compliance
CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS
• Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Paylocity (preferred)
• Familiarity with self-funded benefit plans (preferred)
PREFERRED SKILLS
• Interest in creative industries or arts-related environments
• Experience supporting professional development and engagement programs
• Active participation with SHRM or Dallas HR
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