Benefits Specialist

Position Summary:

Responsible for all aspects of benefits for a rapidly growing, 1000 employee, multi-location facility (all locations in Lavergne, TN area) including but not limited to annual review of benefit package, new and annual enrollments, life event changes, invoice reconciliation, leave management, coordination with payroll regarding benefit assignment and deductions; other HR responsibilities including assisting with employee relations, payroll, recruiting, training, events, etc., as needed. 

Essential Functions:

• Serve as primary contact for all employee benefit programs for employees, brokers, insurance companies and HRIS contacts.
• Organize and conduct new hire enrollment meetings.
• Assist employees with all benefit-related questions through to resolution.
• Manage Leave of Absence cases: FMLA, ADA and Personal Leaves, ensuring requirements are met, paperwork is complete, supervisors/managers are updated, information is entered into HRIS, etc.
• Manage Open Enrollment process annually, including conducting information meetings on all shifts at all locations – 2 shifts/5 buildings in LaVergne area.
• Administer Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Certification program and timely processing of payments. Manage applications to ensure they align with program guidelines.
• Monitor enrollment of benefits and provide monthly metrics to Sr. HR Manager to track satisfaction with offering.
• Assist the Senior HR Manager in determining annual benefit options to increase employee engagement and retention.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

 Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, HIPAA and other relevant HR Laws.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an HR Generalist or Benefits Specialist role.
• Experience in utilizing HRIS to administer benefits.
• PHR or SPHR preferred.

 Other Skills and Abilities:

• This is a FULLY ONSITE position; mut be able to report onsite daily.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with multiple languages
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Computer literate in a Windows environment.
• Strong written and spoken English skills; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to operate independently in multiple locations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Must have a Valid Passport or other documents allowing international travel or ability to obtain within 90 days.

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand/sit for prolonged periods, move about production and warehouse facilities.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including internationally – travel required is minimal – less than 5%.
• Position is in a normal office setting and includes time spent in warehouse/production environment as needed to meet with employees. 

 Quanta Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.