Benefits Specialist Retirement - Human Resources

Maury Regional Health; Columbia, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maury Regional Health in Columbia, TN is seeking a Benefits Specialist Retirement to administer and manage all employee retirement programs, ensuring accurate processing, data integrity, and compliant operations across our benefits platforms.

The role partners with Payroll, Finance, HRIS and HR to deliver clear communications, employee education, and proactive support, while pursuing continuous process improvements and delivering exceptional customer service to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience administering retirement benefits programs and ERISA compliance.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; 3+ years in employee benefits/insurance.
• Strong communication and customer service skills for employee inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Administer retirement benefits transactions and maintain records.
• Manage vendor relationships and service delivery.
• Oversee ERISA filings, plan audits, and compliance testing.
• Educate employees on retirement plans and provide support.
• Identify process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, HRIS for ongoing processing.
• Provide employee communications and benefits guides.
• Assist with benefits orientations for new hires.

Skills

Retirement plan admin

Vendor management

Compliance knowledge

Employee education

Process improvement

Communication

Collaboration

Employee advocacy

Benefits administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

3+ years in employee benefits/insurance

Job description

Benefits Specialist Retirement - Human Resources - 15702

Maury Regional:Main Campus | Human Resources | Full-Time

Description

JOB TITLE: Benefits Specialist Retirement

DEPT: Human Resources

LOCATION: Maury Regional Medical Center, Columbia, TN

SHIFT: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

MAURY REGIONAL HEALTH:

At Maury Regional Health, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care, offering exceptional service. As a top-rated organization, we foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment where innovation and patient care lead the way.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Benefits Specialist - Retirement is responsible for the administration and management of all employee retirement programs. This role ensures that all retirement programs are effectively communicated, administered, and aligned with company policies and compliance requirements. This role is charged with using analytical problem-solving skills and subject matter expertise to execute and support retirement benefits programs and to provide exceptional customer service to stakeholders.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Retirement Plan Administration: Ensures the timely and accurate processing of retirement benefits transactions; maintains accurate retirement benefits records and ensures data integrity across systems; coordinates with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure accurate and compliant processing and reconciliation of retirement benefits transactions.
• Vendor / Carrier Management: Manage relationships with external vendors, recordkeepers, and administrators to support plan operations, resolve issues, and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with ERISA and applicable regulations by overseeing regulatory filings (e.g., Form 5500), maintaining documentation, and ensuring audit readiness. Lead and coordinate annual compliance activities, including plan audits, compliance testing, and contribution reviews, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Employee Education and Awareness: Assist with retirement plan communications, including employee education materials and support for awareness campaigns.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities and make recommendations for process improvements and program enhancements; proactively adopts and leverages technology tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
• Employee Communication: Develop and deliver communications to employees regarding company retirement and benefit plans. Create and update benefits guides, FAQs, and other educational resources.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including Payroll, Finance, HRIS, and HR, to ensure seamless execution of ongoing processing activities, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
• Employee Advocacy and Support: Act as a resource and advocate for employees regarding their benefits. Provide one-on one support to employees with complex benefits issues.
• Employee Benefit Administration: Serve as a trusted member of the Total Rewards team to provide support in all program areas including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, leave of absence and PTO administration.
• Assist with benefits orientations and information sessions for new hires and existing employees.

3 Years Employee Benefits - Insurance Required
Bachelor's Business Administration Preferred

WHY MAURY:

2026 Great Place to Work

Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement & Career Advancement Navigation

MISSION: Clinical excellence. Compassionate care. Every patient. Every day.

VISION: To be the trusted choice for health and wellness in southern Middle Tennessee by delivering a safe, seamless and patient-centered experience.

VALUES:

W – Wholeness: Wellness-centered care of mind, body & spirit for our patients & health care team.
E–Empathy : Understanding the feelings of others as we walk with them on their path to wellness.

C– Community: Creating relationships, connections & trust.
A– Advocacy: Defending the rights of all to be heard.
R– Respect: Treating everyone with dignity & respect.
E – Engagement: Actively involving all stakeholders in creating better health outcomes for southern Middle Tennessee.

STRATEGIC ANCHORS:

Quality patient care

Highly effective teams

Stewardship of resources

Innovative culture

Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law. Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.