Total Rewards Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Total Rewards Specialist in Nashville, TN to administer benefits, analyze programs, and improve total rewards communications. The role partners with HR, Finance, managers, and vendors to ensure competitive compensation practices and effective benefits management.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in benefits or total rewards, with strong Excel and HRIS skills and excellent customer service and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in benefits or total rewards.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and HRIS platforms.
• Knowledge of compensation structures, benefits administration, and compliance regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and wellness offerings.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities and employee communications.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and escalations.
• Partner with benefit carriers and brokers to resolve coverage or billing issues.
• Conduct benefits audits and ensure enrollment accuracy.
• Generate reports and dashboards related to compensation, benefits utilization, and workforce trends.
• Analyze HR and compensation data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain data integrity within HRIS and benefits platforms.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and other applicable laws.
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee compensation and benefits information.
• Develop clear communications related to compensation programs, benefits offerings, and rewards initiatives.
• Assist with employee education programs that improve understanding of total rewards.
• Support recognition and wellness initiatives that enhance employee engagement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Job description

• Salary Range: starting at $75k, depending on experience

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Total Rewards Specialist to join our client's Human Resources team in Nashville, TN. This role will support the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of benefits, wellness, and recognition programs throughout the organization.

The Total Rewards Specialist will partner closely with HR, Finance, managers, and external vendors to ensure compensation practices remain competitive, benefits programs are effectively managed, and employees receive exceptional support and communications regarding their total rewards package.

Key Responsibilities:

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and wellness offerings.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities and employee communications.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and escalations.
• Partner with benefit carriers and brokers to resolve coverage or billing issues.
• Conduct benefits audits and ensure enrollment accuracy.

Analytics & Reporting

• Generate reports and dashboards related to compensation, benefits utilization, and workforce trends.
• Analyze HR and compensation data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain data integrity within HRIS and benefits platforms.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and other applicable laws.
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee compensation and benefits information.

Employee Experience & Communication

• Develop clear communications related to compensation programs, benefits offerings, and rewards initiatives.
• Assist with employee education programs that improve understanding of total rewards.
• Support recognition and wellness initiatives that enhance employee engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in benefits or total rewards.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and HRIS platforms.
• Knowledge of compensation structures, benefits administration, and compliance regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

• PTO
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• 401K plan

Provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.