Role Summary:
The Benefits Specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan. The  Sr. benefits specialist also provides excellent customer services, monitors benefits administration as well as providing analytical and technicial support in the delivery of benefits programs. 

About Us

Triple-S Steel is a general line service center with special emphasis in the construction markets. Our roots are in Houston, but over the last 60 years our business has taken us throughout North America, Central and South America and Asia. From a small family retail operation, our business has grown to where we sell over 500,000 tons per year. Our family of companies include: Beshert Steel, Tube Supply, and Intsel Steel to name a few. But we haven't forgotten where we came from or that we're still a family business. While we may not know each colleague by name but our founding principles remain the same—we take care of our employees like family.

Why Join Us?

• Our values: Love of God, Love of Family, Love of Others, Love of Country, Work Hard, Speak the Truth, Show Grace, Be Grateful, Give Back
• You get the benefits of being part of a 1700+ employees and growing company, with a family-oriented business culture.
• You would be joining a tightknit, supportive team that is eager to train and develop you.
• You will have the opportunity to have direct impact and affect change within the company.
• You want to work for a Top Private Company. In 2022, Triple-S Steel made the top 10 of the Houston Chronicle 100's list of top private companies, and top 13 of the Metal Center News 50's list of metal service centers.
• You will have job security. We pride ourselves for providing stability and even growth during tough economic times.
• We have been in business for 60+ years and continue growing. We currently have 50+ locations across the United States. In the last 3 years, we have acquired 15+ new locations.
• We offer great benefits.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; dependents and domestic partners eligible
• 401(k) up to 4% matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus and profit-sharing eligibility
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Work Location: 6000 Jensen Drive Houston, TX 77026

This is a 100% onsite position. 

• Administer all employee benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA/HSA, 401(k) and leave of absence. 
• Answer employee questions regarding the company’s benefit plans and provide additional requested information to company employees.
• Oversee wellness program and other quarterly/annual projects.
• Reconcile benefit bills monthly and ensure timely payment processing.
• ACA reporting 
• Assist with audits and compliance testing.
• Assist in the plicy renewals, change process leading up to annual Open Enrollment
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. 
• Correspond with termed employees regarding conclusion of benefits and available options such as COBRA, and other continuation of alternatives
• Analyze benefits plans as needed, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company's stance. 
• Perform plan audits. Prepare, collect, and organize data for actuarial assessments. Review data in conjunction with actuarial evaluation task forces. 
• Provide customer service support to internal and external customers and works closely and consults with vendors and brokers to ensure resolution of issues as needed. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or a comparable combination of education and benefits experience. 
• Thorough understanding of benefits principles and practices, including compliance/law. 
• Experience with ADP.
• Must be detail oriented and accurate 
• Effective planning and priority setting. 
• Knowledge of benefits contract language. 
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations and filing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products. 
• Experience managing large scale benefit program change projects and program rollouts is a plus

Disclaimer: the above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.