Total Rewards Specialist - Benefits & Retirement

WHO WE ARE: How will transportation and mobility evolve? What will the vehicle of the future look like - and how will those vehicles be repaired? How can the next chapter of your career contribute to solving these transportation challenges and more? NexaMotion Group (NMG) is on a mission to simplify complex vehicle repair to keep the world moving. We are a leading automotive parts distributor represented across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada, and through patent-winning software and technology, we are revolutionizing our industry. What has remained constant throughout our 50-year history of transformation is our dedication to our customers, our team members, and to the values on which NMG was founded: Commitment, Humility, Optimism, Integrity, and Respect. A career with NMG offers the opportunity to make an impact within a rapidly growing organization - the chance to learn, lead, collaborate, and connect with other solutions-oriented, forward-thinking professionals. We invest meaningfully in training and development, empowering you to build your future alongside ours and shape a career unique to your talents, interest, and purpose.THE OPPORTUNITY: This is an opportunity for a highly organized, solutions-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing structure and accuracy to their work. The role serves as the subject matter expert responsible for administering and enhancing NMG's Total Rewards programs, with primary responsibility for benefits and retirement plan operations. In this role, you will ensure compliance with evolving regulations, support team members, and maintain efficient, scalable systems. Secondary responsibilities include supporting Leave of Absence (LOA) and Workers' Compensation (WC) administration as part of the broader Total Rewards function. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Benefits Administration: Serve as the primary point of contact for team members regarding benefits inquiries, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and other company-provided benefits. In partnership with Total Rewards Manager, lead benefits education efforts, conducting orientations, information sessions, and guiding team members through enrollment and benefit changes. Assist with annual open enrollment and team member benefit changes throughout the year. 401(k) Plan Administration: Collaborate with third-party administrators and record-keeper to ensure operations are aligned with goals and objectives and adherence to ERISA regulations. Educate team members about retirement plan benefits and provide support for their inquiries. Partake in annual plan testing, auditing, and filings. Coordinate with third-party administrators to ensure accuracy and compliance. Worker's Compensation and Leave of Absence Administration: Manage and administer workers' compensation claims, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Oversee leave of absence programs including FMLA, ADA, personal, and other leaves. Collaborate with managers, team members, HR Business Partners, and external vendors to ensure smooth processes and timely resolutions. Unemployment Claims Management: Process unemployment claims, ensuring accurate and timely submission of necessary documentation. Reduce paper mail by creating accounts for agencies and processing claims online. Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of unemployment data to support compliance and cost management. Compensation Support: Support the pricing of roles through job evaluations, market benchmarking and compensation analysis. Ensure compensation practices align with company objectives and comply with relevant laws and regulations. Time Off Policies: Partake in administration of holiday and vacation time off policies, ensuring accurate tracking and communication with team members. Provide guidance on PTO usage, accruals, and carryovers in accordance with company policy and legal requirements. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all total rewards programs are compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Prepare reports and provide analysis related to any Total Rewards function. This description reflects the primary responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve as business needs change. KEY QUALIFICATIONS:4-6+ years of experience in benefits administration. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel Efficiently perform commonly used formulas (e.g., vlookup, IF statements, True/False, TRIM, SUM,) as well as Pivot Tables, charts, drop down lists, etc. Ability to organize and summarize data, make recommendations, and prepare leadership-ready reports and communications. Proficiency in HRIS systems and benefits administration platforms. Experience in a multi-state or global organization. Knowledge and understanding of regulatory framework governing benefits and HR including but not limited to HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, and benefits-related DOL and IRS regulations PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR or CEBS certification. Experience using ADP as the HRIS system of record. Experience working with Total Rewards functions for Canada locations. SKILLS & ABILITIES:Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills. Detail oriented with strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with all levels of leadership, team members, and members of the HR team. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to think strategically while managing and administering day-to-day operations. Agility and the ability to independently analyze and build programs/policies/procedures without pre-set structures. WORK ENVIROMENT: The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a hybrid position, with two days in the office to the home office in Walton Hills, OH and three days remote. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: As necessary based on operational needs.

Created: 2026-03-12