Benefits Specialist III

Dayforce; India; On-site; INR 6,220,000 - 8,612,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayforce, a leading global HCM provider, seeks a Benefit Specialist III to support US clients with benefit inquiries and case management. You will act as Tier II support for the Employee Contact Center and assist the processing team with standard benefit questions, while contributing to yearly Open Enrollment projects.

The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, plus excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in US benefits.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s in business/HR desired.
• Excellent verbal and written English; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Triage inquiries and issues for assigned customers and provide solutions via CRM.
• Provide tier II support for Employee Contact Center questions; engage customers for Appeals.
• Understand and explain benefit features and plan configuration; research issues and provide solutions.

Skills

English fluency

Customer focus

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business or HR (desired)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM | Expires Friday, September 25, 2026 at 6:29 PM

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better ™ - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

Job Summary:

The Benefit Specialist III, a pivotal role in our organization. This is a client facing role providing employer support for benefit inquiries from your assigned customers in North America. Key responsibilities include building relationships with customers, case management, and offering Tier II support for questions from the Employee Contact Center. You will also assist the processing team with questions regarding standard benefit processes and participate in your customers yearly Open Enrollment project. The ideal candidate has excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Triage Inquiries & Provide Solutions: Triage inquiries and issues for assigned customers and provide solutions via our CRM tool as outlined by our team’s guidelines.
• Tier II Support: Provide tier II support for questions from the Employee Contact Center. Engage the customer for Appeals and close the loop with the employee.
• Configuration : Understand and explain benefit features and benefit plan configuration. Research possible configuration issues and assist with providing solutions.
• Benefit Testing : Test changes to plan configuration and release items impacting benefits, if needed.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures : Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for new customers and customize to meet customer requirements.
• Benefit Process Support: Respond to questions from the processing team regarding standard benefit processes and pull in other leaders to assist when necessary.
• Open Enrollment Support: Participate in the Open Enrollment project by providing support for testing and other OE related processes.
• Process Improvements : Participate in process improvement projects and support internal organizational change initiatives; recommend product enhancements that will benefit our customers or the Managed support model.
• Customer Satisfaction : Maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction through a detailed understanding of the customers business needs and business practices.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years in US benefits is required.
• Education: A high school diploma or GED is required. A bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or equivalent experience is desired.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required to effectively support U.S. based customers. Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills. Strong customer focus, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated detailed understanding of US benefit compliance, and knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Shift Timings: US Shift (6.30 pm to 3.30 am) IST

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.