Benefits Specialist

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision benefits

FSAs and HSAs

14 company holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. seeks a Benefits Specialist to design, implement, and optimize employee benefits programs.

You will serve as the main contact for our benefits portfolio, ensuring regulatory compliance while maximizing value for both employees and the organization through data-driven benefits strategy and exceptional employee service. This role collaborates with stakeholders, conducts market research, models costs, advises employees, and manages leaves and documentation while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or business administration.
• 3–5+ years progressive benefits administration experience.
• Strong communication and active listening.
• Customer-first attitude; able to work independently.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Deep knowledge of ACA, FMLA, ERISA.
• HRIS platforms: Workday, UKG, or ADP.
• Certifications (SHRM-CP, CEBS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support market research to benchmark benefits positioning.
• Design and recommend benefits programs aligned with goals.
• Support cost-benefit analyses on initiatives.
• Advise employees on benefits and liaise with providers.
• Create and implement a multi-channel benefits communication plan.
• Manage full-cycle leave of absence processes including FMLA/ADA.
• Ensure compliance with leave laws and regulations.
• Create and maintain benefits documentation and materials.
• Communicate changes and information about benefits programs.
• Analyze benefits data to identify trends and improvements.
• Oversee and administer benefit programs (health, dental, vision).
• Ensure programs stay compliant with relevant laws.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Customer focus

Independent worker

Detail oriented

ACA knowledge

FMLA knowledge

ERISA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or business administration

Tools

Workday

UKG

ADP

Job description

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Summary

The Benefits Specialist will play a pivotal role in supporting the designing, implementation, and optimization of employee benefits programs that attract top talent and drive retention. Serve as the point of contact for our benefits portfolio, ensuring regulatory compliance while maximizing value for both employees and the organization. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact employee satisfaction and organizational success through data-driven benefits strategy and exceptional employee service.

What You'll Do

• Support market research and benchmarking studies to evaluate competitive benefits positioning and identify enhancement opportunities
• Support the design and recommend innovative benefits programs that align with organizational goals and employee demographics, resulting in measurable improvements in employee satisfaction scores
• Support cost-benefit analyses on proposed benefits initiatives
• Advise employees and dependents on benefits, liaising with providers to resolve issues while ensuring confidentiality. Anticipate concerns, provide holistic solutions, and elevate as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create and implement an ongoing, multi-channel benefits communication plan for clarity and engagement beyond annual enrollment.
• Manage the full-cycle leave of absence process, including medical, family, military, and personal leaves.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws like FMLA and ADA.
• Handle ADA-related processes and state leave law changes
• Advise employees and dependents on benefits, liaising with providers to resolve issues while ensuring confidentiality. Anticipate concerns, provide holistic solutions, and elevate as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create and implement an ongoing, multi-channel benefits communication plan for clarity and engagement beyond annual enrollment.
• Create and maintain benefits documentation, process guidelines, and other materials.
• Communicate changes and information about benefits programs to employees.
• Analyze benefits data to identify trends and propose improvements.
• Administer and oversee various benefit programs, often including health, dental, and vision plans.
• Ensure benefits programs comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Other duties.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration or related field.
• 3 to 5+ years of progressive benefits administration experience
• Strong communication and active listening skills
• A customer-first attitude and genuine desire to help others
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Deep knowledge of employment regulations (ACA, FMLA, ERISA)
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms like Workday, UKG, or ADP
• Professional certifications (SHRM-CP, CEBS) preferred

Travel

Travel 10% Shift Time 1st

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!

It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI)

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) is a multi-market, multi-business enterprise which has been operating in North America for over 60 years. Based on both the heritage and the global vision of our parent company, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, we have greatly expanded upon our traditional trading business model by developing new manufacturing, intermediate goods processing, and logistics activities in United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. TAI is a North American leader in procurement, processing, recycling, and supply chain management, with deep expertise in the automotive sector. With a team of over 8,000, TAI delivers value on every level, addressing business and social challenges and driving innovative, sustainable solutions for a better future.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential!

We're looking for individuals who enjoy the entrepreneurial thrill of innovation and who enjoy working as a team to create a satisfying outcome for our customers!

Be The Right One

The Right ONE for you: The best assurance of safety, quality, and reliability - based on your needs (Genba)

The Right ONE for us: Maximization of individual capabilities, global networks and diversity to create synergistic strengths

The Right ONE for future: Unique insights and capabilities to explore new possibilities for future and sustainable society

Toyota Tsusho America’s business spans a wide range of fields.

We have organized our business under seven operating divisions. Metal Plus Circular Economy Digital Solutions Supply Chain Mobility Green Infrastructure Lifestyle Though different in the products and services they provide, these divisions share the same goal of creating and delivering diverse value by developing unique functions from a dedicated customer-oriented approach. Each division maintains highly specialized expertise and leverages unique capabilities in its respective field. At the same time, the divisions combine their know-how and capabilities to generate synergy and create new value.