Benefits Strategist — Elevate Employee Value & Perks

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

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