HR Coordinator

Specialized Dental Partners; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Dental Partners seeks an organized HR Coordinator to support teammates through onboarding, benefits, and leave administration, with strong focus on accurate HR records. This on-site role is based in our Franklin, TN office and serves as a trusted HR resource for new and current teammates.

You will handle onboarding, HRIS setup, background checks, benefits administration, open enrollment, and compliance tasks, ensuring timely, professional support across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in HR admin with benefits and leave experience.
• 1+ year of pre-employment background checks including E-Verify.
• Experience with UKG HCM/UKG Pro is a definite plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding processes, background checks, HRIS setup, I-9 and E-Verify.
• Maintain employee records in UKG Pro and conduct data audits.
• Administer benefits, open enrollment, leave programs, and HR inquiries.
• Support meetings, audits, reports, and compliance activities.

Skills

HR Administration

Benefits administration

Leave administration

Pre-employment background checks

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

UKG Pro

E-Verify

Job description

Overview

About Specialized Dental Partners:

Specialized Dental Partners is a doctor-led network of 275+ specialty dental practices and 450+ doctors across multiple states. We offer the scale, resources, and professional connections that help specialists and teammates thrive, while maintaining the supportive culture and local relationships that define our organization.

Our purpose,We Care More, shapes how we support our doctors, teammates, and patients every day. We care more about patient outcomes, doctor success, teammate growth, meaningful relationships, and the communities we serve. By combining clinical excellence with a people-first culture, we create an environment where specialists can build rewarding careers while making a lasting impact.

At Specialized Dental Partners, you'll find more than a job. You'll find a community committed to helping you succeed.

From mentorship and career development to clinical collaboration and leadership opportunities, we are committed to helping our people grow personally and professionally.

If you're looking for an organization where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful difference, we'd love to meet you!

Job Summary:

We’re looking for an organized, service-focused HR Coordinator to support our teammates throughout the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on onboarding, benefits, leave administration, and day-to-day HR operations.

In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted resource for new and current teammates, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience, timely support, accurate HR records, and responsive benefits and leave administration.

This position is on-site in our Franklin, TN Cool Springs office

Responsibilities:

Onboarding & HR Operations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires throughout the onboarding process.
• Coordinate background checks, offer letters, HRIS setup, I-9 and E-Verify, and new-hire documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records in UKG Pro and conduct regular data audits.
• Develop and improve onboarding materials, training, and resources.
• Manage HR email and phone inquiries and provide timely, professional support to teammates.
• Assist with HR meetings, training sessions, audits, reports, and special projects.
• Support employment verifications, unemployment claims, and compliance activities, including OIG and visa audits.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Serve as the primary administrator for the Benefits Inbox, responding to teammate and provider questions regarding health, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, 401(k), life insurance, disability, wellness, and other benefits.
• Research and resolve benefits questions using HRIS records, plan documents, carrier portals, and vendor resources.
• Manage benefits cases from initial inquiry through resolution, coordinating with carriers, brokers, vendors, and internal partners as needed.
• Support annual Open Enrollment, qualifying life events, eligibility audits, dependent verification, and other benefits initiatives.
• Administer Leave of Absence processes and provide initial guidance on FMLA, state leave programs, military leave, personal leave, disability, and workplace accommodations.
• Develop and maintain benefits and leave procedures, templates, job aids, and other resources to ensure consistent service.

Qualifications

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a Human Resources function providing administrative support, with experience in benefits administration a plus, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, and leave administration.
• 1+ year of experience managing pre-employment background checks, including E-Verify
• Experience working with UKG HCM/UKG Pro is a definite plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting FMLA, ADA accommodations, disability claims, or leave of absence administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently research and resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The salary range for this role is $24.00 - $28.00 per hour At Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices, we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable pay for all employees. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay equity and non-discrimination. Our compensation practices are designed to ensure that employees are paid fairly based on their role, experience, performance, and contributions to the company, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We regularly review our compensation practices and conduct pay equity audits to identify and address any disparities. By fostering a culture of transparency and fairness, we aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.