What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Coordinator position at Drees Homes?
Overview
Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have cared for our employees and customers, which is why we rank as the 19th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a history of long-tenured employees. We are proud to be named a U.S. Best Managed Company in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the last three years. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success.
Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities/Qualifications
Drees Homes, one of the largest privately-owned homebuilders in the nation, is looking for a Benefits Coordinator in our Corporate Office in Fort Mitchell, KY.
In this position, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate administration of benefit plans ensuring appropriate processes and procedures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Responsible for the day-to-day administration of group benefits programs, COBRA administration, Workers’ Comp claim reporting and New Hire benefits enrollments. In addition, you will provide reporting and technical support for benefits programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer all benefits plans in compliance with company policies and in accordance with local, state & federal regulations
- Resolve employee benefits questions and other employee requests in a timely and professional manner
- Audit employee hours for ACA compliance; resolve discrepancies & assist with filing 1095 and related materials.
- Coordinate EDI files from HRIS system to outside vendors and TPA
- Assist with Annual Open Enrollment events, including design, roll-out, employee communication, enrollment assistance & processing
- Audit benefits deductions in HRIS system to ensure accuracy with current enrollments
- Prepare new hire benefits materials and track new hire benefits enrollments; conduct new hire benefits orientations when needed
- Audit & balance benefits bills and process for payment
- Process Leave of Absence (LOA) requests and maintain LOA records/files
- Responsible for COBRA administration
- Maintain self-insured medical files and claims data
Knowledge and Skills:
- 2-3 years experience in Human Resources - may consider degree with other related experience
- 1-2 years experience in benefits administration, preferred
- Experience using UKG or other HRIS software, preferred
- Experience with 4myBenefits is a plus
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- General knowledge of laws pertaining to insurance and benefits compliance (i.e. ACA, COBRA, ADA, HIPAA)
- Must be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task with accuracy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Motivated to deliver exceptional customer service to our internal customers - our employees
- Must be discreet and understand the importance of confidentiality while working in a Human Resources environment
- Bachelor degree preferred, SHRM-CP or PHR a plus
Premier Benefits to Support YOU:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
- Wellness rewards
- 401(k) savings plan
- Profit Sharing
- Paid time off increasing with tenure
- Tuition reimbursement
- Long and short disability and Parental leave
- Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
- Employee Assistance Program and much more!
Join a special team that works together to make Drees a successful company and a rewarding place to work.
Competitive pay, bonus potential plus a comprehensive benefit package including profit sharing and 401(k) plans.
The typical schedule of this position will be Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.
Summary
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place
To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website – www.dreeshomes.com.