Benefits Specialist

Addison Group

Austin, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23–$26 Per Hour
LOCATION
Austin, Texas
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title: Benefits Specialist

Type of Employment: Contract to Hire

Location: South Austin, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Pay: $23 - $26 / hour during contract period ($60K–$65K upon conversion)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for health, dental, vision, insurance, and 401(K).


About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist to join a growing HR team. This is a key role supporting benefits administration and HR systems during an exciting transition from UKG to Dayforce. The ideal candidate is a true subject matter expert in benefits who can take initiative, manage projects, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain HRIS data, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and vendor coordination
  • Handle leave of absence processes including FMLA, ADA, and disability
  • Support open enrollment and respond to employee benefits inquiries
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local benefits regulations
  • Partner with payroll and internal teams to ensure accurate reporting and deductions
  • Assist with HR reporting, documentation, and system optimization

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of dedicated benefits experience (must have a benefits-focused title)
  • Strong experience working within an HRIS system (Dayforce experience is a plus)
  • Solid understanding of benefits laws, compliance, and leave administration
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects
  • SHRM certification is a plus (not required)

What We’re Looking For:

  • Someone who can quickly learn systems and processes
  • A proactive, self-sufficient professional who can problem-solve without heavy oversight

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.



About the Company

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Addison Group

Need a job? Need an employee? Then you need Addison Group, the professional staffing and search firm that has reshaped the industry with our excellent placements in the Administrative & HR, Engineering, Executive Search, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, and IT sectors.

Addison Group has enjoyed rapid growth since its inception in 1999, when a group of visionary industry leaders in Chicago set out with the simple goal of recruiting the best candidates for the best companies. With the help of its strategic investment partner, Trilantic Capital Partners, Addison Group has expanded its reach across the country through 13 offices and six core industry sectors, from Administrative to IT.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.addisongroup.com/