Sr. Benefits Specialist

NexaMotion Group•Walton Hills, OH

About The Position

The Sr. Benefits Specialist is a broad, hands-on Benefits role focused on benefits administration. The position serves as a trusted resource to leaders, HR Business Partners, and team members, 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 operates in a build-and-scale environment, aligning Benefits with business goals, simplifying complexity, assessing outcomes, and continually 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, workers’ compensation, unemployment, and paid time off programs; maintains compliance and reporting; and supports compensation programs through job evaluations, benchmarking, analysis, and recommendations. Travel may be required as necessary based on operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least 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 such as VLOOKUP, IF, True/False, TRIM, and SUM, as well as 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 employee benefits and Total Rewards regulations, including HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, and applicable Department of Labor and IRS regulations.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts 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 organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to manage 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 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 support 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 leave of absence, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, and unemployment program administration; ensure compliance and drive improvements where needed.
Partner with leaders, HR Business Partners, external vendors, and agencies to resolve complex cases, provide guidance, and achieve 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 comply with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations.
Prepare reports, 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.