Benefits Assistant

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Benefits Assistant to support our U.S. and Canada health and welfare programs, 401(k), ESOP, and related plans. You will respond to inquiries, audit changes in HRIS, and ensure accurate, confidential administration across benefit vendors and record-keeping.

You will collaborate with HR partners and leadership, prepare periodic reports, support retirement committee activities, and help improve processes that deliver value to employee-owners in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent required.
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains confidentiality and adapts to changing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support HR/Benefits programs for the U.S. and Canada (Health & Welfare, 401(k), ESOP, retirement reports).
• Respond to routine benefit inquiries and audit changes in HRIS for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and deliver retirement plan reports to carriers; administer service award programs.
• Assist with updating intranet and generate HR/Benefits reports for leadership.

Skills

HRIS experience

Payroll knowledge

Benefits knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Benefits platforms

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities

In the role of Benefits Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting HDR’s comprehensive employee benefits programs across the U.S. and Canada. You will be a trusted resource for employees, HR partners, and benefit vendors, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional service throughout every interaction. We’ll count on you to:

Employee Support & Benefits Administration

• Respond to routine benefit inquiries, providing clear guidance to employees and resolving coverage-related issues.
• Process and audit benefit changes within HDR’s HRIS to ensure data accuracy and compliance with plan requirements.
• Provide administrative support for Health & Welfare, 401(k), ESOP, International Phantom Shares, Executive Benefits programs, and other company-sponsored plans.
• Manage international PTO tracking with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support ongoing administration of HDR’s U.S. and Canada health and welfare plans, including documentation, eligibility maintenance, and vendor communication.
• Prepare and deliver 401(k) and Deferred Compensation reports for retirement plan carriers to support timely processing.
• Administer HDR’s service award program, ensuring seamless recognition of employee milestones.

Content Management & Reporting

• Assist in maintaining and updating the internal Benefits Intranet site to keep information current and employee-friendly.
• Analyze HR and benefits-related data to support decision‑making, audit requirements, and program improvements.
• Compile detailed reports, summaries, and presentations for use by HR leadership and retirement committees.

Coordination, Compliance & Project Work

• Schedule, coordinate, and provide administrative support for retirement committee meetings.
• Support compliance‑related tasks such as documentation management, record-keeping, and audit preparation.
• Lead and assist with special projects that enhance process efficiency, strengthen program delivery, or support new benefit initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to contribute to the overall success of the HR/Benefits team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS, Payroll and Benefits related systems a plus
• A minimum of 2 years of Benefits related experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent related work experience required
• Self-motivated, well-organized and strong attention to detail
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and multi-task in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to communicate well and display good customer service on the phone, via email and face‑to‑face
• Must be willing to keep up with changing laws and regulations
• Must have the ability to keep a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Industry

HR

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Aug 18, 2026

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