Benefits Specialist
Maverick Power, Mckinney, TX, United States
What We Offer
Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential!
Paid Time Off, 401K Matching, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits!
High-growth organization with advancement opportunities!
About the Role The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, compliance, and day-to-day execution of employee benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and leave administration. This role serves as a subject matter expert for benefits operations while partnering closely with HR, Finance, brokers, and external vendors to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and well-communicated.
Key Responsibilities Benefits Administration
Administer health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), etc.)
Manage annual open enrollment planning, execution, and employee support
Serve as primary point of contact for benefit inquiries and issue resolution
Maintain accurate benefits data within HRIS and vendor systems
Partner with brokers and vendors on plan administration, renewals, and escalations
Support benefits renewals, plan changes, and cost modeling
Coordinate vendor communications, file feeds, and eligibility audits
Compliance & Reporting
Support ACA reporting, 5500 filings, nondiscrimination testing, and audit requests
Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and applicable state regulations
Maintain benefits documentation, plan notices, and employee communications
Communication & Education
Develop and maintain benefits communications and educational materials
Support employee education sessions and ongoing benefit awareness
Partner with HR and leadership to improve benefit utilization and understanding
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits administration
Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and benefit compliance
Experience working with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills
HRIS experience required; benefits system experience strongly preferred
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at time.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Prolonged periods sitting, standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks.
Work Environment May work in various settings at the Maverick Power facilities, in offices, in multiple shops, and in commercial buildings. Maintaining the same position or posture while performing tasks and sitting for prolonged periods. The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.
EEO/AAP Statement We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Maverick Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential!
Paid Time Off, 401K Matching, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits!
High-growth organization with advancement opportunities!
About the Role The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, compliance, and day-to-day execution of employee benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and leave administration. This role serves as a subject matter expert for benefits operations while partnering closely with HR, Finance, brokers, and external vendors to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and well-communicated.
Key Responsibilities Benefits Administration
Administer health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), etc.)
Manage annual open enrollment planning, execution, and employee support
Serve as primary point of contact for benefit inquiries and issue resolution
Maintain accurate benefits data within HRIS and vendor systems
Partner with brokers and vendors on plan administration, renewals, and escalations
Support benefits renewals, plan changes, and cost modeling
Coordinate vendor communications, file feeds, and eligibility audits
Compliance & Reporting
Support ACA reporting, 5500 filings, nondiscrimination testing, and audit requests
Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and applicable state regulations
Maintain benefits documentation, plan notices, and employee communications
Communication & Education
Develop and maintain benefits communications and educational materials
Support employee education sessions and ongoing benefit awareness
Partner with HR and leadership to improve benefit utilization and understanding
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits administration
Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and benefit compliance
Experience working with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills
HRIS experience required; benefits system experience strongly preferred
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at time.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Prolonged periods sitting, standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks.
Work Environment May work in various settings at the Maverick Power facilities, in offices, in multiple shops, and in commercial buildings. Maintaining the same position or posture while performing tasks and sitting for prolonged periods. The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.
EEO/AAP Statement We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Maverick Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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