Usconec
Total Rewards Specialist
Hickory, North Carolina, United States. Posted 25 days ago
The role
The Total Rewards Specialist administers employee benefit programs, leave of absence, workers’ compensation, wellness, and employee rewards programs. This person partners with Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, managers, employees, and external vendors to support the total rewards strategy.
What you will do
- Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefits
- Manage benefit enrollments, life event changes, terminations, and eligibility updates
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and vendor relationships
- Process benefits billing, reconcile invoices, and coordinate with vendors
- Audit benefit deductions, carrier files, and enrollment data
- Coordinate annual open enrollment activities and employee communications
- Administer leave of absence programs including FMLA, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Coordinate workers’ compensation claims, documentation, and return-to-work activities
- Support wellness initiatives, employee engagement programs, and total rewards communications
- Administer education assistance and student loan repayment programs
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2–4 years of experience in benefits administration, leave administration, total rewards, HR operations, or a related Human Resources function
- Working knowledge of employee benefits programs, leave administration practices, and applicable employment regulations
- Experience using HRIS platforms and benefits administration systems
- Strong customer service and employee support skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
Nice to have
- Professional certification such as CEBS, PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent
- Experience supporting compensation administration or salary planning processes
- Experience coordinating workers’ compensation programs and return-to-work activities
- Experience managing wellness, employee recognition, or employee engagement programs
- Exposure to benefits audits, compliance reporting, and process improvement initiatives
- Experience partnering with third-party benefits and leave administration vendors
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential
- 4 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
Before you apply
- US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States
- This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided
- Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire
About the company
US Conec, Ltd. is a global company that creates innovative connectivity solutions. They foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect.