Benefits Coordinator

Overview

Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we've cared for our employees and customers—earning recognition as the 19th largest privately owned builder in the country and building a culture of long-tenured employees.

We are proud to be a four-time U.S. Best Managed Company (2022–2025), a distinction sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and to be Great Place to Work® certified for the past four 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

Benefits Coordinator – Human Resources

Location: Fort Mitchell, KY

Drees Homes, one of the nation's largest privately owned homebuilders, is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to join our Corporate Human Resources team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying organized, thrives in a detail-oriented environment, and genuinely enjoys helping others. You'll work closely with the Benefits & Payroll Manager to support employees throughout their benefits journey while assisting with the day-to-day administration of our employee benefit programs.

What You'll Do

As our Benefits Coordinator, you'll play an important role in creating a positive employee experience while helping ensure our benefit programs run smoothly and accurately.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a friendly and knowledgeable resource for employee benefit questions, providing exceptional customer service and timely follow-up.
• Assist with the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs and maintain accurate benefit records.
• Support new hire benefit enrollment and orientation activities.
• Assist with Annual Open Enrollment by preparing materials, supporting employees, and processing benefit elections.
• Review benefit enrollments and payroll deductions to ensure accuracy.
• Audit employee data and identify discrepancies before they become issues.
• Assist with benefit invoice reconciliation and vendor communications.
• Support Leave of Absence administration by tracking documentation and maintaining accurate records.
• Coordinate with benefit vendors and internal departments to ensure employee information is processed accurately and timely.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable benefit regulations and company policies.
• Participate in special HR and benefits projects as assigned.

What You Bring

Success in this role starts with exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy, and a genuine desire to support employees through every stage of their benefits journey.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Office Administration, or a related administrative role preferred.
• Experience working with HRIS or benefits administration systems is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build positive relationships by communicating with professionalism, patience, empathy, and respect.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent follow-through and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve.

Why Join Drees Homes?

At Drees Homes, our employees are our most valuable asset. As a Benefits Coordinator, you'll play an important role in ensuring employees receive the support they need throughout every stage of their employment.

You'll join a collaborative Human Resources team that values teamwork, continuous learning, accuracy, and exceptional service. This position offers the opportunity to build your HR knowledge while making a meaningful impact on the employee experience.

Premier Benefits to Support YOU

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D & Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Rewards Program
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off that increases with tenure
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Employee Discount 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. 

The typical schedule of this position will be Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. 

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Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place

To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website – www.dreeshomes.com.