Benefits Specialist

DT Global is a fast-growing international development organization that focuses on improving the capability, capacity, and effectiveness of development programming in complex global environments. Working across a variety of sectors – including Economic Growth, Environment & Infrastructure, Governance, Human Development, and Stabilization & Transition – we provide world class program management, design, analysis, and monitoring and evaluation services.

Built on the strengths, knowledge, and 50+ years of experience from AECOM International Development, Development Transformations, and the Global Peace and Development Charitable Trust, we have a global ecosystem – including a non-profit partner, the DT Institute – working together to develop cutting edge solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. With corporate offices in the USA, Spain and Australia, in addition to project field offices in over 90 countries around the world, DT Global implements projects funded from a wide array of clients, including USAID, EU, DFAT, NC, MFAT, DFID and other public and private stakeholders. We value learning, research, and rapid program adaptation in response to changing realities on the ground. Together with our global team of experts, we are building technical capabilities across sectors in order to deliver high-quality interventions and transform lives around the world.

Overview: DT Global is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join the Human Resources department. The Benefits Specialist will oversee employee benefits administration for domestic and international staff, including managing the employee benefits enrollment process, ensuring the accuracy of benefits data, and providing guidance on benefits and compliance related questions. The position will report to the Deputy Director of Human Resources.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS and provide vendors with eligibility information
• Enroll employees with carriers and process life status changes
• Perform quality checks and audits of benefits-related data
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes, and other general benefits questions
• Assist employees regarding benefits claims issues and plan changes
• Process and administer all leave of absence requests and disability paperwork, including medical, personal, disability, and FMLA documentation
• Ensure compliance with all applicable HR and labor laws including FMLA, ADA
• Serve as a point of contact for benefits administration and enrollment for Home Office and field employees
• Develop and organiz benefits events and campaigns such as open enrollment, health and wellness fairs, and biometric screenings
• Respond to 401(k) inquiries from employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manage the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.
• Coordinate employee leave including New Child Leave, Bereavement Leave, Military Leave, FMLA and STD, and other as necessary
• Perform payroll/benefit-related invoicing and reconciliations
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of human resources benefits experience
• A proven track recording of executing HR-related tasks related to benefits administration
• Knowledge and experience following compliance for various employment laws and benefits policies, such as FMLA, ADA
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and Teams preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
• High ethical standards and ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two- or four-year degree in Human Resources or related field
• Experience supporting employees globally, highly preferred
• Knowledge of personnel and financial systems to include ADP and Costpoint
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems such as Taleo
• Knowledge of online benefits administration platforms such as Employee Navigator

Core Competencies:

• TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
• COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
• ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
• DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.