Benefits Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Summary: As a Benefits Specialist, you'll play a key role in attracting and retaining talent by managing and optimizing our employee benefits programs. You'll benchmark industry best practices, analyze employee feedback, and ensure compliance with regulations like FLSA and ERISA. In this role, you'll collaborate with HR to enhance recruitment strategies and provide valuable insights to leadership through benefits data analysis. Help us stay competitive in the industry while making a direct impact on employee satisfaction! This will be an on-site position in Dayton, Ohio Job Duties and Responsibilities: Attracts and retains employees by researching, recommending, and explaining benefit programs. Determines employee benefit practices by benchmarking best practices, researching industry and employment trends, and tracking legislation. Determines employee benefit interests by conducting employee surveys and analyzing responses. Recommends development and revision of employee benefit programs by examining, evaluating, and optimizing employee understanding, acceptance, and interests, costs, regulatory requirements, and competitive advantage. Evaluates proposed employee benefit contracts by studying provisions and estimating impact. Explains employee benefits by conducting meetings, preparing written and graphic announcements, presentations, and explanations, and responding to requests for information. Provides management planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing employee benefit data and trends. Maintains employee confidence by keeping benefit information confidential. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations. Collaborates with other members of HR team to drive recruitment and retention strategies through the deployment of benefits programs that adhere to best practices and ensure company's competitive position in talent acquisition with the industry. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements (Education/Skills/Experience): Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or finance. Minimum 5 years as a benefits specialist/benefit coordinator job related experience. Must be able to pass a Company background check. Knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing benefits. Benefits administration knowledge Familiarity with human resource management software Confidentiality Reporting skills Analytical research skills Presentation skills Verbal and written communication skills Developing standards Knowledge of compliance-based benefit reporting requirements
Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that delivers IT, professional, and environmental solutions to advance the missions of federal, state, and tribal government agencies. As thought leaders and innovators, our team of specialists build client-centric solutions that solve critical challenges faced by defense, civilian, and healthcare organizations. Employing a mission-focused approach, we deliver value that not only enhances current operations, but also drives future change. Closely aligned with this approach is our commitment to advancing the Navajo Nation and its People. Through economic development and community empowerment, we elevate the Navajo Nation to provide lasting impact and sustainable growth for future generations. DDC's ability to unite legacy-inspired technologies, industry best practices, and proven methodologies has contributed to our success for twenty years. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify.

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