Benefits Manager

Job DescriptionDewberry is hiring a Benefits Manager to join our Benefits Team. Our team designs and delivers benefits programs that align with the Company’s strategic business goals. This includes comprehensive health offerings, retirement plans, leave management, wellness initiatives, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.The Benefits Manager will be an experienced professional who can perform a wide range of responsibilities across strategy, compliance, employee engagement and benefit administration. The primary focus of this role will be to support the day-to-day operations of our benefits programs, assist employees with benefits-related questions, serve as a subject matter expert and consultant to HR Regional Directors, Operational and Business Unit Mangers, and employees, assist with vendor management, plan design, communications, process improvements and serve in a deputy capacity to the Director of Benefits.In addition, the Benefits Manager will play a critical role in benefits compliance, including oversight of ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will be a collaborative problem-solver, an exceptional communicator, and a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable navigating complex plan design questions and simplifying benefits information for employees. This high-visibility, high-value work will have a clear and lasting impact on Dewberry’s culture and business success.Dewberry prides itself on a culture of collaboration where in-person interaction with our employees and each other is essential for full exchange of ideas, successful project delivery, developing meaningful professional relationships and gaining mentorship. While we support digital tools for benefits tactics, we prioritize the value of face-to-face interaction. This will be a hybrid position based in our Fairfax, VA office. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day operations of benefits programs (e.g., health, retirement and leave)Support annual benefits enrollment processes, including planning, communication, and executionProcess monthly billing reconciliationMonitor and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA)Serve as the primary HRIS POC for benefits-related system tasks, including testing, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring data accuracyCo-lead the ADA accommodations processOversee and audit benefits data for accuracy and complianceManage and track employee leave programs (e.g., FMLA, disability & State leave)Support vendor managementLeads benefit implementations projects including the setup and testing of electronic data file feeds (e.g., eligibility, payroll, vendor integrations) ensuring data integrity, system compatibility and time execution across internal system and external partnersAssist in the design, evaluation, and enhancement of benefit plans and programsPartner with Director of Benefits to present Dewberry’s benefits offerings and updates to various officesManage and oversee E-Verify employment verification processIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance employee experience and operational efficiencyAnalyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive industry trends in benefits programs in order to, to recommend strategic improvementsPromote employee engagement and education around benefits and wellness initiativesRequired Skills & Required ExperienceBachelor’s degree required6+ years of experience in Benefit management/administrationProactiveness! Self-driven professional with a strong initiative and forward-thinking approach who actively seeks opportunities to add value and contribute to the organizationStrong knowledge of employee benefits programs (strong knowledge of retirement programs a plus)In-depth understanding of benefits compliance requirements (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, etc.)Exceptional communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to explain complex benefits clearlyStrong problem solver who is analytical and detail-orientedExcellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly ExcelHighly tech-savvy, with strong HRIS proficiency, skilled in testing system enhancements, resolving technical issues and ensuring data accuracy.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentHigh level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee informationAbility to collaborate effectively with HR teams, business leaders, and external vendorsProject management skills, especially in areas like open enrollment, vendor coordination, and compliance trackingWillingness and ability to travel up to 5-10% for meetings, trainings or eventsMust be able to work in our Fairfax, VA office on a hybrid basisDon’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.#LI-EB1Salary RangeThe projected range for this position is $105,000-$135,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.Job SummaryJob ID: 15831# of Openings: 1Job Location: US-VA-FairfaxCategory: Human ResourcesRelocation Assistance: NoService Line: Corporate