Benefits Manager

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

188d

About The Position

Dewberry 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 Managers, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of experience in Benefit management/administration
• Strong 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 clearly
• Strong problem solver who is analytical and detail-oriented
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Proficiency with HRIS systems; ability to test system changes, resolve issues, and ensure data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information
• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR teams, business leaders, and external vendors
• Project management skills, especially in areas like open enrollment, vendor coordination, and compliance tracking
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 5-10% for meetings, trainings or events
• Must be able to work in our Fairfax, VA office on a hybrid basis

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of benefits programs (e.g., health, retirement and leave)
• Support annual benefits enrollment processes, including planning, communication, and execution
• Process monthly billing reconciliation
• Monitor 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 accuracy
• Co-lead the ADA accommodations process
• Oversee and audit benefits data for accuracy and compliance
• Manage and track employee leave programs (e.g., FMLA, disability & State leave)
• Support vendor management
• Leads 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 partners
• Assist in the design, evaluation, and enhancement of benefit plans and programs
• Partner with Director of Benefits to present Dewberry's benefits offerings and updates to various offices
• Manage and oversee E-Verify employment verification process
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency
• Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive industry trends in benefits programs in order to recommend strategic improvements
• Promote employee engagement and education around benefits and wellness initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees