Benefits Program Lead - Multi-State & Compliance

Dnata; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata Catering USA seeks a Benefits Specialist to oversee the administration and compliance of health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and related benefits across multiple locations, including New York and New Jersey. You will partner with Payroll, HRIS, and vendors to ensure accurate enrollments and data integrity.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA) and continuous improvement of the employee benefits experience, reporting to the VP of Human Resources in

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years progressive Benefits Administration experience.
• Multi-state benefits administration experience required.
• Familiarity with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, IRS, DOL regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer all employee benefit programs across multiple locations.
• Coordinate enrollments, life events, status changes and terminations.
• Liaise with payroll, HRIS, carriers and brokers to ensure accurate deductions and data integrity.
• Prepare compliance documentation and filings with external partners.
• Lead open enrollment planning, communications, and employee education.
• Support leave administration and disability programs as needed.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Employee communications

Payroll integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS: Dayforce/Workday/UKG/ADP

Job description

dnata Catering USA seeks a Benefits Specialist to oversee the administration and compliance of health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and related benefits across multiple locations, including New York and New Jersey. You will partner with Payroll, HRIS, and vendors to ensure accurate enrollments and data integrity.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA) and continuous improvement of the employee benefits experience, reporting to the VP of Human Resources in