Benefits & ESOP Manager

DSG Supply; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Training and development

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with ER

Parental leave

Job summary

DSG is seeking a Benefits & ESOP Manager to lead the strategy, planning, administration and communication of our employee benefits and ESOP programs. You will oversee health, life, disability, wellness, 401(k) and ESOP, coordinate plan administration and compliance, manage vendor relationships, and help employee owners understand the value of their benefits and ownership.

The role requires hands-on ESOP administration experience and a clear understanding of how retirement benefits and ownership

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent related work experience required.
• 5+ years of benefits and retirement plan administration experience.
• 1+ year of ESOP administration experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
• Ability to plan, organize and exercise independent judgment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead the benefits team and drive ESOP administration.
• Oversee ESOP and retirement plan operations including census data, contributions, allocations and reporting.
• Ensure ERISA compliance through testing, filings and disclosures.
• Develop and manage the benefits budget and vendor contracts.
• Communicate benefits provisions and changes to employees and leadership.

Skills

Benefits administration

ESOP administration

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Detail orientation

Education

Four-year business or human resources degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.
• The ideal candidate lives and works within commuting distance to Fargo, ND or Plymouth, MN. Applicants who live near Sioux Falls, SD or La Crosse, WI will also be considered. Opportunities for hybrid and/or remote work near these locations may be available for well-qualified candidates.

• Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.
• The ideal candidate lives and works within commuting distance to Fargo, ND or Plymouth, MN. Applicants who live near Sioux Falls, SD or La Crosse, WI will also be considered. Opportunities for hybrid and/or remote work near these locations may be available for well-qualified candidates.

DSG is seeking a Benefits & ESOP Manager to join our Human Resources team. As a Benefits & ESOP Manager, you will lead the strategy, planning, administration and communication of our competitive, comprehensive, cost-effective and employee-centric benefits program. This position oversees our health, life, disability, wellness, 401(k), and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) programs; coordinates plan administration and regulatory compliance; manages vendor and advisor relationships; and helps employee owners understand and maximize the value of their benefits and ownership. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on ESOP administration experience and a clear understanding of how retirement, benefits, and employee ownership work together to support our people.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of a Benefits & ESOP Manager at DSG:

• Manage and administer all employee owner benefit programs:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and other retirement:
    • Run the annual ESOP cycle in collaboration with internal and external partners, from census and contribution data through allocations, statements and final reports
    • Review reports, resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records
    • Research and consider plan amendments, weighing the impact on participants and making clear recommendations to leadership
    • Track and analyze various metrics to make informed decisions
    • Facilitate audits in collaboration with our third-party auditor
    • Oversee ERISA compliance through testing, cutback reports, filings and required disclosures
    • Administer the 401(k) plan
  • Other benefits:
    • Select carriers and plans to maintain competitive, comprehensive, cost-effective and employee-centric benefits offerings
    • Manage multiple vendor contracts
    • Ensure compliance with COBRA and HIPAA; file 1094/1095, Form 5500s and other required disclosures
    • Manage annual Open Enrollment and life event changes
• Develop, manage and monitor the benefits budget
• Provide proactive, timely and clear communications, from benefit provisions and changes to wellness challenges and available resources
• Serve as the primary resource for employee owner and leader questions about plan provisions and benefits
• Create resources to engage and help employee owners understand, value and maximize their total rewards
• Educate and partner with leadership and HR on total rewards as it relates to talent acquisition, training and employee relations
• Supervise and lead a successful benefits team, including hiring, performance and development
• Recommend and research trends, developments and best practices in benefits provisions and administration
• All other duties as assigned

A Successful Benefits & ESOP Manager typically has:

• Four-year business or human resources degree or the equivalent related work experience
• 5+ years of experience with employee benefits and retirement plan administration
• 1+ year of ESOP administration experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and use independent judgment
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills, including competence, accuracy, responsiveness and engagement

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

• We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
• You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
• We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).
• Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and b.
• You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.