Benefits Specialist
Creative Financial Staffing
Goodlettsville, TN · Posted October 21, 2026
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About the job
Benefits Specialist Location: Goodlettsville, TN 37072 / Hybrid Salary Range : $55,000 – $65,000 Industry: Human Resources & Professional Services
About the Opportunity – Benefits Specialist
Our client is seeking a Benefits Specialist to support employee benefits administration, leave management, compliance programs, and employee support initiatives across multiple organizations. This role serves as a key resource for employees, ensuring benefit programs are administered accurately, compliantly, and with exceptional customer service while supporting a variety of HR-related programs and processes.
Why Work Here?
Join a growing organization that values employee development, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Make a meaningful impact by helping employees navigate benefits, leave programs, and workplace support resources.
Work in a collaborative environment focused on service excellence, innovation, and operational effectiveness.
Gain exposure to a broad range of HR functions including benefits, leave administration, workers’ compensation, unemployment, and compliance programs.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits, leave administration, and related inquiries, provide guidance on enrollment, qualifying life events, COBRA, and benefit plan participation.
Administer and support FMLA, ADA accommodations, short- and long-term disability, return-to-work programs, workers’ compensation claims, and unemployment claims while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Maintain benefits administration records, payroll deductions, OSHA documentation, claims tracking, and other compliance-related reporting requirements.
Coordinate with employees, managers, insurance carriers, adjusters, and third-party administrators to resolve benefit and leave issues.
Conduct employee benefits communications, enrollment meetings, training sessions, and educational presentations to ensure employees understand available programs and resources.
Support employee recognition, tuition reimbursement, and other HR initiatives while delivering individualized support across multiple companies and benefit plans.
Ensure confidentiality of employee information and maintain compliance with all company policies and employment laws.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in benefits administration, leave administration, human resources, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of employee benefits, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, OSHA recordkeeping, and applicable employment laws.
Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration platforms such as ADP, Employee Navigator, or similar systems preferred.
Excellent customer service, communication, presentation, and employee training skills.
Ability to explain complex or sensitive benefits and leave information clearly, professionally, and with empathy.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities with exceptional attention to detail and sound judgment.
Professional HR or benefits certification preferred.
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