What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at Dagen?
We are looking for a growth minded individual that knows benefits is the area of HR where they want to specialize and grow. You will join a growing benefits team that has a domestic and international presence. You will be on-site daily and have access to senior leadership and be involved in not only benefits decisions, but system implementations.
Come grow your benefits career!
Administer and manage employee benefits programs, domestically and internationally, across 6 countries, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans (e.g., 401(k)), wellness programs, and employee leave programs including FMLA, PTO, and other fringe benefits.
- Oversee and generate reports related to benefits costs, employee participation rates, and claims data, and assisted with negotiating benefits contracts and renewals to secure the best terms and pricing. Monitoring and assessing benefits plans for cost efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.
- Will be tasked with assessing employee needs, market trends, and budget constraints to recommend and implement improvements in benefits offerings, ensuring competitive, cost-effective solutions that support employee satisfaction and retention.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely disbursements of employee salaries, wages, bonuses, and benefits-related deductions in compliance with company policies and government regulations.
- Primary point of contact for collaborating and managing relationships with external vendors (e.g., MetLife, CareFirst, USI) and insurance carriers to maintain and improve benefits offerings.
- Ensured the accurate processing of benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations in HRIS and related systems for 1,600 employees.
- Stayed current with changes in benefits laws and regulations to ensure the company’s programs remain compliant with federal and state regulations related to employee benefits, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ERISA, HIPAA, ADA, and other labor laws.
- Led multiple open enrollments for employees, while developing and distributing materials to ensure effective communication about available benefits options.
- Facilitated training programs and guided employees through benefit selections throughout the year.
- Assisted in preparing necessary documentation for annual audits, reporting, and compliance filings, and acted as a point of contact for employees with questions or concerns about their benefits options, claims issues, or enrollment processes while educating employees on benefits programs, and helping them make informed decisions about coverage.
ADP or Workday experience is highly preferred. Advanced Excel skills will be needed.
