Benefits Specialist Jobs in Texas

Benefits Specialist jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in corporate HR departments, large health systems, and financial services firms at every level from benefits coordinator through senior total rewards manager. The highest volume of openings is in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, where major employers like H-E-B, American Airlines, and USAA maintain large HR operations. The most sought-after specialties in Texas right now are health and welfare plan administration, 401(k) and retirement plan compliance, and leave management under FMLA and Texas state leave policies. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles38
Top employerBluebonnet Trails Community Services
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring16
Work type55% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Payroll & Benefits Specialist
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Vitec Videocom
Texas City, Texas
Business Analyst
Business Operations
Finance
$65k - $72k/yr
Associate's degree in accounting

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Payroll & Benefits Specialist
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Videndum
Dallas, Texas
Customer Service
Technical Program Management
$65k - $72k/yr
On-Site
Associate's degree in accounting

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Consumer Benefits Specialist I
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Consumer Benefits Specialist I
Denton County MHMR Center
Denton, Texas
Customer Service
Technical Program Management
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Implementation Specialist - Global Benefits & Wellness
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Implementation Specialist - Global Benefits & Wellness
Apple
Austin, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Payroll and Benefits Specialist
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Tolleson Wealth Management
Dallas, Texas
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
Associate's degree in accounting
51-200

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Benefits Specialist Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
8 jobs
Austin
6 jobs
Dallas
5 jobs
Fort Worth
5 jobs
San Antonio
3 jobs
Plano
1 job
Denton
1 job
Abilene
1 job
Bastrop
1 job

Benefits Specialist Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services2 open roles
JND1 open role
Apple1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in benefits specialist jobs across Texas.

  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CEBS certification recognized by Texas employers
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience administering health, dental, vision, and retirement benefit plans
  • Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA compliance, and COBRA administration requirements
  • Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or UKG
  • Strong communication skills for benefits open enrollment presentations and employee counseling

Benefits Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a benefits specialist in Texas?

Most Texas employers require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field as the baseline entry point. Texas does not issue a state-specific license for benefits specialists, but the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist designation from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and SHRM credentials are the most valued in this market. Gaining experience in HR generalist or payroll roles at Texas companies before specializing is a common and effective path.

How much do benefits specialists make in Texas?

Benefits specialists in Texas earn a median of about $74,800 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,570 for the lowest 10% to over $121,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire benefits specialists in Texas?

Employers hiring benefits specialists in Texas right now include Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, JND, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major health systems, and large government contractors means demand for experienced benefits professionals remains consistent throughout the year.

Which Texas cities have the most benefits specialist jobs?

Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most benefits specialist openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense concentration of energy, healthcare, and petrochemical employers with large benefit-eligible workforces, while Dallas draws heavily from financial services, retail, and technology headquarters, and Austin's rapid growth in tech and state government has pushed steady demand for benefits professionals there as well.

Are there remote benefits specialist jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields, because benefits administration is largely desk-based and digital. About 45% of benefits specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work. Plan administration, vendor coordination, and compliance tasks are most commonly performed remotely, while open enrollment support and employee counseling often require at least some on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a benefits specialist in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a benefits coordinator or HR assistant role at a large Texas employer and building plan administration experience from there. Major Texas health systems, retailers like H-E-B, and state agencies regularly hire entry-level HR support staff who rotate through benefits functions. Completing the CEBS foundational courses or an SHRM-CP exam while working in an adjacent HR or payroll role signals commitment and gives candidates a concrete edge over other applicants without direct experience.

Where can I find and apply to benefits specialist jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to benefits specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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