Full-Time

Benefits Manager

Updated on 5/17/2024

Democratic National Committee (DNC)

501-1,000 employees

Organizes, mobilizes voters to elect Democrats

Government & Public Sector

Mid

Washington, DC, USA

Required Skills

Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

Customer Service

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
2+ years of experience in a benefits or similar role
Demonstrated leadership capabilities
Proactively identify knowledge gaps
Ability to quickly adapt and learn systems, processes, procedures
Strong interpersonal skills
Dedication to discretion and confidentiality
Excellent analytical and research skills
Able to multitask and meet deadlines
Sound judgment, enthusiasm, diplomacy
Flexibility to handle multiple tasks
Experience with Zendesk, Monday.com, and UKG a plus
General knowledge of employment laws preferred
Excellent organization and time management skills
U.S. citizenship or U.S. green card holder

Responsibilities

Ensure excellent customer service
Establish Benefits department as trusted partner
Explain benefits programs to various stakeholders
Drive and own the onboarding process
Administer and maintain healthcare and retirement plans
Monitor HR Helpdesk tickets
Manage annual open enrollment
Create metrics and evaluate reports
Support HR with projects and reporting
Maintain HRIS records
Communicate benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations
Maintain accurate record keeping
Present detailed benefits information
Perform other duties as assigned

Proactive and dynamic benefits leader sought as a key member of the Human Resources team. A successful incumbent works with operational effectiveness and discretion to address benefits matters, carrier relationships, special projects, and compliance. This position collaborates closely with payroll, the HR team, IT, and other DNC departments.

Responsibilities:

Ensures timely and excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
Created solid relationships organization wide to establish the Benefits department as trusted partner for the DNC.
Effectively explain benefits programs, communicate to various leaders, vendors, and employees
Knowledge in HRIS and benefits software and vendor portals
Drive and own the onboarding process to efficiently enroll all new hires into their designated benefit options
Administer, audit and maintain DNC healthcare plans
Administer, audit and maintain DNC retirement Plan
Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments and deductions
Monitor HR Helpdesk tickets to resolve benefits related questions and issues
Full responsibility and accountability for annual open enrollment
Creates metrics and evaluates reports, to make data driven decisions to support established goals.
Support HR with employee/personnel projects and reporting
Maintain accuracy and timely Human Resource Information System records
Administer, audit, maintain and communicate benefit enrollments, changes and terminations.
Ensures accurate and detailed record keeping, including timely reconciliation of all benefits statements
Regularly presents detailed benefits information
Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC’s mission

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2+ years of experience in a benefits or similar role
Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a history of effectively managing teams and projects
Proactively identify knowledge gaps and demonstrate a sense of urgency to correct and resolve concerns.
Ability to quickly adapt and learn systems, processes, procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively build partnerships with staff.
Dedication to discretion and confidentiality
Excellent analytical and research skills
Able to multitask, communicate progress and meet deadlines.
Sound judgment, enthusiasm, can-do attitude, diplomacy, with the ability to be proactive
Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks and shift priorities simultaneously
Experience with Zendesk, Monday.com, and UKG a plus
General knowledge of employment laws preferred but not required
Excellent organization and time management skills

The starting salary for the Benefits Manager position is $80,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends.

Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).

Benefits:

The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:

- More than 30 days of paid time off, including Federal holidays, open leave, and personal days;

- Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents;

- 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee;

- Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase;

- Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan;

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to DNC employees and their dependents at no cost to staff;

- Pre-tax Flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents.

Democratic National Committee (DNC)

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A standout organization in the political arena, this company excels in mobilizing voters and organizing grassroots activities across every ZIP code to promote Democratic candidates. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and empowerment, it offers a vibrant and impactful workplace for those passionate about shaping the political landscape and advocating for democratic values. The environment encourages active participation and provides ample opportunities for professional growth within the civic engagement and political strategy fields.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

1848

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 1%

1 year growth

↑ 2%

2 year growth

↑ 3%

Benefits

More than 30 Days of PTO

Health & dental insurance

Supplementary vision plans

401(k) plan with 4% match

Pre-tax FSA