Human Resource Specialist Benefits

Vaden•Savannah, TN

9d•$22 - $26

About The Position

Vaden Automotive is seeking a knowledgeable, service-oriented Human Resource Specialist Benefits to support employees’ health, well-being, and success. The specialist serves as a resource for employees navigating benefits throughout their employment, including new-hire enrollment, qualifying life events, leave administration, and employee education. The role administers employee benefit programs and supports enrollment, open enrollment, employee questions, records, reconciliations, carrier and vendor coordination, leave programs, communications, wellness initiatives, compliance, audits, reporting, and special HR projects. The position offers compensation of $22–$26 per hour and a range of benefits. Vaden Automotive is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment.

Requirements

Prior experience in Benefits Administration or Human Resources with a strong focus on employee benefits.
Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and executing an annual Open Enrollment process from start to finish.
Strong knowledge of employee benefits, leave administration, and HR best practices.
Experience administering medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, COBRA, ACA, and other employer-sponsored benefit programs.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent communication and customer service skills, including the ability to explain complex benefit information clearly.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information professionally.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, and other company-sponsored programs.
Assist employees with benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, eligibility questions, and benefit changes.
Coordinate and process new-hire benefit enrollments and ensure required documentation is completed on time.
Plan and execute annual Open Enrollment, including communications, education sessions, enrollment support, system testing, and post-enrollment reconciliation.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions and provide customer service.
Maintain accurate benefit records in ADP and other HR systems.
Complete monthly benefit reconciliations and partner with Payroll to ensure benefit deductions are accurate and timely.
Coordinate with benefit carriers and vendors to resolve eligibility, enrollment, and billing issues.
Assist with administration of leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, personal leaves, and other protected leave processes.
Prepare employee communications, benefit guides, and educational materials.
Support wellness initiatives and employee engagement programs related to benefits.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and FMLA.
Assist with audits, reporting, and special HR projects as assigned.