Commerce · 4 days ago
Senior Benefits Specialist
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $124K/yr
5+ years expCommerce is a company focused on empowering businesses through an AI-driven commerce ecosystem. They are seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to manage global benefits administration and serve as the point of contact for benefits and HR policy execution.
B2BE-CommerceOnline Portals
Responsibilities
Lead administration for global benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, spending accounts, commuter benefits, retirement plans, voluntary & supplemental offerings, wellness programs, and COBRA
Support the annual benefits open enrollment process, including system testing, communication development, and employee training
Performs complex analysis of data to support benefits compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, 401(k) annual audit, Non-Discrimination Testing, 401(k) funding, benefits billing, etc
Partner with HRIS and Payroll on integration and file feeds, including Workday system setup, testing, execution, and coordination of data to providers
Ensure compliance and perform audits for all applicable federal and state laws, including but not limited to ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, etc
Partner with benefits vendors, brokers, and carriers, serving as the primary point of contact for service delivery and issue resolution
Maintain benefits portal and knowledgebase articles, ensuring employees have access to the latest benefits information
Facilitate employee benefits education through new hire onboarding, annual open enrollment presentations, and ongoing informational sessions
Provide exceptional customer service to employees while building strong business relationships
Contributes to the planning of Company benefit events, benefit plan design, and communications
Support leave of absence administration as needed
All other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years benefits & retirement administration experience in a global/multi-location
Solid knowledge of benefit plans, including HSA, FSA, 401k, medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, and ADD/Life. Prior experience as an account liaison with a health insurance agency preferred
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Federal and State regulatory laws in regards to Payroll, Benefits, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA and ERISA
Prior experience with benefit management with HRIS systems, Workday preferred
Must be analytical, organized and self-motivated with ability to manage competing priorities with a strong sense of confidentiality
A true team player with a positive, can-do attitude, who embraces change and shows resilience and adaptability in a fast-moving environment
Comfortable working hands-on to get things done and quickly shifting to complex strategy discussions
Able to transition quickly between hands-on execution and complex strategic discussions
Can accomplish results and desired outcomes through formal and informal corporate structures
Passionate about embracing AI technology and interested in exploring its application to enhance benefits administration and processes
Exceptional client relationship skills
Advanced excel, powerpoint and Google Workspace skills
Preferred
Certification in benefits (CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP) a plus
Company
Commerce
Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC) empowers businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive through an open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$70.5MKey Investors
GE Capital
2000-04-19Series C· $63M
2000-02-01Private Equity· $7.5M
Recent News
Digital Commerce 360
2026-01-08
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