Sr. Benefits Specialist

NexaMotion Group•Walton Hills, OH

About The Position

The Sr. Benefits Specialist is a broad Benefits role with particular depth in benefits administration. The role serves as a hands-on resource to leaders, HR Business Partners, and team members across the organization, translating regulatory requirements and business goals into effective solutions. The successful candidate uses sound business judgment, ownership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and is empowered to recommend and test new ideas. The role works in a build-and-scale environment, aligning Benefits programs with business goals, simplifying complexity, assessing outcomes, and continuously refining support for the business. The position leads administration and continuous improvement of health, welfare, and retirement programs across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico; supports leave, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, unemployment, and paid time off programs; and maintains program compliance, reporting, documentation, and scalable practices. It also supports compensation through job evaluations, market benchmarking, analysis, and data-driven recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in Benefits, Total Rewards, or Human Resources, including demonstrated ownership of benefits and retirement administration and regulatory compliance.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including commonly used formulas, Pivot Tables, charts, and drop-down lists.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to organize and interpret data, develop recommendations, and prepare leader-ready reports and communications.
Proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration platforms.
Experience supporting a multi-state and/or multinational workforce.
Strong working knowledge of the regulatory framework governing employee benefits and Total Rewards, including HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, and applicable Department of Labor and IRS regulations.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to build relationships, influence without authority, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Continuous improvement mindset and ability to build, simplify, and scale processes, programs, and documentation.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or CEBS certification.
Experience using ADP as the HRIS system of record.
Experience working with Total Rewards functions for Canada.

Responsibilities

Lead the administration and continuous improvement of health, welfare, and retirement programs across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
Serve as the subject matter expert for benefits and retirement programs, partnering with brokers, carriers, retirement record keepers, and third-party administrators to optimize plan performance and resolve complex issues.
Manage benefit enrollments and team member education to enable informed decisions and maximize the value of Benefits offerings.
Own plan compliance, including ERISA requirements, annual testing, audits, and regulatory filings.
Serve as liaison for administration of leave of absence, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and unemployment programs, ensuring compliance and driving improvements.
Partner with leaders, HR Business Partners, external vendors, and agencies to resolve complex cases, provide guidance, and lead timely outcomes.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the team member experience across Benefits programs.
Manage paid time off policies and practices.
Ensure programs remain compliant with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations.
Prepare reporting, analyze trends, identify opportunities, and recommend solutions to improve compliance and operational effectiveness.
Develop and maintain scalable processes, documentation, and best practices to support the growth and maturity of the Benefits function.
Support compensation programs through job evaluations, market benchmarking, compensation analysis, and data-driven recommendations.
Ensure compensation practices align with organizational objectives and applicable laws and regulations.