People & Benefits Operations Leader

WARE; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Christmas bonus

401(k) with company match

Opportunity for profit sharing

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturing company in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Benefits and People Specialist to manage employee benefits and support HR operations. This full-time in-office role offers a competitive salary range of $65,000–$75,000 per year, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a Christmas bonus, and the chance for profit sharing. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in benefits administration, demonstrating excellent customer service and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in benefits administration and HR support.
• Experience managing relationships with benefits vendors.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employee benefits and 401(k) questions.
• Administer benefits programs including medical and retirement.
• Conduct audits, reconcile invoices, and ensure payroll accuracy.

Skills

Customer service skills

Data reporting

Time management

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS (Paylocity preferred)

Excel

Job description

A leading machinery manufacturing company in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Benefits and People Specialist to manage employee benefits and support HR operations. This full-time in-office role offers a competitive salary range of $65,000–$75,000 per year, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a Christmas bonus, and the chance for profit sharing. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in benefits administration, demonstrating excellent customer service and analytical abilities.