Benefits Coordinator/Recruitment Support

October 16, 2026
Hurricane Mills, TN, US
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Our Mission

Enable individual persons who have serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorder and/or a dual diagnosis of SMI and IDD live a life that is meaningful to them in the community on terms they define.

Title: Benefits Coordinator/Recruitment Support

Supervisor: VP HR/Training

Hours (32 hours/week)

Summary of Job Description

Benefits Coordinators are primarily responsible for informing employees about the nature of benefits plans and any changes that happen to the structure of those benefits

Benefit Coordinator Specific Responsibilities

  • Processing enrollments quickly and accurately
  • Reviewing monthly payroll deductions
  • Resolving employee issues with benefits administrators and insurance providers
  • Assisting the employees in enrolling in dental, vision and medical insurance plans
  • Providing new hires with explanations of benefits and instructing them on enrollment and fulfillment procedures
  • Providing ongoing support for the HR and benefits teams
  • Consulting employees about eligibility and other pertinent issues
  • Ensuring that the firm’s benefits policy is compliant with the set laws and regulations

Recruiting Support

  • Review incoming resumes for assigned positions.
  • Screen candidates to determine if they meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Conduct 15-minute phone screenings to assess candidate qualifications, availability, interest, communication skills, and overall fit.
  • Schedule qualified candidates for interviews with hiring managers.
  • Maintain timely communication with applicants through phone, email, and text messaging.
  • Accurately document candidate interactions and recruitment activity within the recruitment tracking tools.
  • Follow up with candidates to confirm interview attendance and reduce interview no-shows.
  • Partner with hiring managers to coordinate interview scheduling and provide candidate updates.
  • Assist with recruiting efforts for programs, attend local job fairs with Program Directors.
  • Maintain confidentiality of applicant information and hiring documentation.
  • Ensure a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
  • Perform other recruitment-related duties as assigned by the Recruitment & Onboarding Manager

For all Full-Time Employees our benefit package includes

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance within 60 days of hire
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • STD/LTD
  • HSA/FSA
  • Company 401K available after 6 months of employment
  • Pet Insurance
  • Supportive Leadership Team
  • Professional Development & Clinical Supervision
  • Mileage Reimbursement (where applicable)
  • Opportunity to Make a Direct Community Impact

All Employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

  • 2 to 3+ years of experience in benefits administration, human resources, or talent requisition
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Experience using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), benefits administration platforms, payroll software
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • A keen eye for detail
  • Advanced knowledge of standard computer and office software