Director of Benefits and Compensation

Director of Benefits and Compensation

Indianapolis, IN (On-site) | Full-Time

Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Damar is currently seeking a Director of Benefits and Compensation to join our human resources team. The Director of Benefits and Compensation is responsible for the implementation and administration of employee compensation guides, benefit programs, retirement, and worker’s compensation programs including evaluating, recommending, and administering benefit programs. In this capacity, the Director of Benefits and Compensation will ensure customer service excellence through face-to-face, phone, and electronic interactions with employees. The Director of Benefits and Compensation is responsible for administering benefits and compensation, in alignment with government regulations, with accuracy and efficiency.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert for Damar’s benefit plans including, but not limited to, medical, dental, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, and 401k plans  
• Work with Damar’s benefits consulting firm on a 3–5-year benefit strategic plan  
• Maintains relationships and regular communication with carriers and partners  
• Administers employee benefit programs, retirement, worker’s compensation, and leave of absence programs  
• Leads annual open enrollment strategy to successful completion, in alignment with budget requirements  
• Leads the completion of mandated state and federal reporting on behalf of the agency to ensure filing deadlines are met. (i.e., notices, ACA reporting, OSHA, etc.)  
• Assists employees with ancillary benefit questions and claim filing  
• Manages leave of absence processes and applicable paperwork including FMLA and private disability programs  
• Communicates benefit information and changes to employees regularly  
• Conducts benefit plan audits  
• Manages SPDs, certificates, and benefit policy changes  
• Assures completion of enrollments, changes, and terminations, utilizing online software programs or manual reporting, for active employees, COBRA participants, and terminations. Ensures timely electronic feeds are completed and accurately sent to benefit plan providers  
• Reconciles benefit accounts by approving billing statements monthly  
• Coordinates and facilitates on-site annual open enrollment meetings, vendor onsite education meetings Health Fairs, Lunch and Learns, and wellness events  
• Establish a workflow and timeline for the employee education fairs and other benefit-related lunch and learns  
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends  
• Update Employee Benefits procedure manual/ workflows as needed  
• Coordinate annual HIPAA training for the HR team  
• Resolve employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures  
• Total reward communications – Utilize resources provided by Damar’s benefits consulting firm and collaborate with the internal marketing team to streamline the communication process and set up an annual communication calendar  
• Review Financial Forecast with employee benefit consultant – quarterly  
• Review industry trends, keep a pulse on administrative costs related to current benefit offerings, and explore cost containment programs annually with Damar’s benefits consulting firm  
• Ensures all health and welfare enrollments, changes, and terminations are processed accurately and timely including implementation of employees’ elections and changes in current HRIS for proper deductions and record keeping  
• Partners with the CHRO in developing merit matrix/budget and increase scenarios  
• Leads other compensation projects as needed  
• Reports any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a child  
• Ensures participation in appropriate salary surveys and reviews market competitiveness.  
• Oversees market pricing methodology and compensation analyses prepared by the Total Rewards Coordinators  
• Ensures participation in appropriate salary surveys and reviews market competitiveness  
• Establishes and approves salary structures, pay grades, and compensation frameworks  
• Oversees organizational internal equity and approves compensation recommendations  
• Directs the annual merit planning process and approves recommendations  
• Reviews compensation trends and uses reporting to guide strategic decisions  
• Establishes, approves, and oversees compensation policies, procedures, and governance  
• Serves as the organization's senior resource for complex compensation issues and compensation strategy  
• Leads strategic compensation initiatives and continuous improvement effort

Qualifications and Skills

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Significant related experience may substitute for education  
  • 5-7 years of benefits administration experience. Benefits administration for organizations with at least 500 employees preferred  
  • Strong knowledge of health plans and pertinent federal and state regulations including FMLA, ERISA, COBRA and ACA  
  • Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
  • Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
  • Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening
• Preferred:
  • CEBS certification preferred  

Benefits and Perks

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $5,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Apply today! We review applications daily and can begin interviews within 48 hours.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, please contact Damar Human Resources at [email protected]. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, including hearing- or vision-related disabilities, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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