What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits & Wellness Specialist (Mebane, NC) position at Bimstore?
Description
About the Role
We’re looking for an organized and employee-focused Benefits & Wellness Specialist to join our HR team! This role supports the administration of employee benefits programs and promotes company-wide wellness initiatives. You’ll play a key role in helping employees understand, access, and maximize their benefits, while also fostering a culture of health and well-being across AKG North American Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits Administration
Why Join AKG
At AKG, we believe our people are the key to our success. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the employee experience — helping ensure our teams feel supported, informed, and valued every day.
Requirements
Required:
About the Role
We’re looking for an organized and employee-focused Benefits & Wellness Specialist to join our HR team! This role supports the administration of employee benefits programs and promotes company-wide wellness initiatives. You’ll play a key role in helping employees understand, access, and maximize their benefits, while also fostering a culture of health and well-being across AKG North American Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits Administration
- Support day-to-day administration of company benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).
- Serve as a primary contact for employee benefits questions, enrollments, and changes.
- Assist with open enrollment planning, employee communications, and system setup.
- Audit benefit data to ensure accuracy and compliance with plan provisions.
- Coordinate leaves of absence (FMLA, STD, LTD) with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with federal and state benefit regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, etc.).
- Partner with HR and leadership to promote employee wellness initiatives.
- Coordinate wellness campaigns, onsite events, and health challenges.
- Track participation metrics and collect employee feedback to shape future programs.
- Research and share current trends, tools, and best practices in the corporate wellness space.
- Support wellness communications and materials for multiple shifts and locations.
- Partner closely with HR team members and site Points of Contact to align benefits and wellness activities.
- Serve as a trusted resource to employees—providing clear, timely, and empathetic communication.
- Support HR compliance documentation and recordkeeping processes.
Why Join AKG
At AKG, we believe our people are the key to our success. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the employee experience — helping ensure our teams feel supported, informed, and valued every day.
Requirements
Required:
- 2–3 years of HR or benefits-related experience.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service mindset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and HRIS systems (Paylocity experience a plus).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills.
- Experience with wellness program coordination or employee engagement initiatives.
- Knowledge of benefits compliance and regulatory reporting.