Benefits Administrator | Temporary

The Ford Agency, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency is seeking an benefits professional to join a finance-focused association based in the DC area. The role will primarily manage benefits while collaborating with the broader HR team and supporting other HR initiatives. This temporary position offers strong work-life balance and a positive team culture.

Candidates must be based in DC/MD/VA or be willing to relocate, with immediate start availability. The role includes potential transition to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of benefits experience.
• Association experience preferred.
• Dayforce, ADP Workforce, or other HRIS experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to HR programs and operations.
• Assist with overseeing benefits, leave, and total rewards programs.
• Conduct compensation analysis and contribute to compensation benchmarking.
• Assist with employee and professional development planning and initiatives.
• Support workforce planning and recruiting.
• Contribute to various HR initiatives including employee recognition events and wellness activities.
• Maintain accurate HR data in HRIS system.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

HRIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM-CP/PHR/SPHR certificate preferred

Tools

Dayforce

ADP Workforce

Job description

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for an benefits professional to join a finance focused association based in DC. While this role's primarily function is benefits, it will have the opportunity to collaborate with the larger HR team and work across other areas of HR. This is a great role for a candidate who is not currently working and looking for a position that offers great work-life balance and a great team culture.

This is a temporary role with the potential of becoming permanent, and is available immediately!

Responsibilities Include:

• Contribute to HR programs and operations
• Assist with overseeing benefits, leave, and total rewards programs
• Conduct compensation analysis and contribute to compensation benchmarking
• Assist with employee and professional development planning and initiatives
• Support workforce planning and recruiting
• Contribute to various HR initiatives including employee recognition events and wellness activities
• Maintain accurate HR data in HRIS system

Qualifications Include:

• 4+ years of benefits experience
• Association experience preferred
• Dayforce, ADP Workforce, or other HRIS experience
• Bachelor's degree required
• SHRM-CP, PHR or SPHR certificate preferred
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail

Compensation:

• $ 35/hr+ DOE

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.