Benefits Programs Lead - Hybrid (Fairfax, VA)

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Benefits Manager to join our Benefits Team in Fairfax, VA. This role manages day-to-day benefits operations, supports enrollment, and acts as a subject matter expert to HR regional leaders and managers.

You will oversee compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and related laws, lead benefit implementations, manage vendor relationships, and drive process improvements to enhance the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 6+ years of benefits management/administration experience.
• Proactive, self‑driven with initiative.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs and retirement plans.
• In‑depth understanding of ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA.
• Excellent communication, both written and oral.
• Strong analytical and detail‑oriented skills.
• Advanced Excel and Office proficiency.
• Tech‑savvy with HRIS experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling information.
• Ability to collaborate with HR teams, leaders, and vendors.
• Willingness to travel 5–10%.
• Hybrid work in Fairfax, VA.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of benefits programs.
• Support annual benefits enrollment planning, communication, and execution.
• Process monthly billing reconciliation.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA.
• Serve as primary HRIS POC for benefits tasks and data accuracy.
• Co‑lead ADA accommodations process.
• Audit benefits data for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage and track employee leave programs (FMLA, disability, state leave).
• Support vendor management and implementations.
• Lead benefit implementations and data‑feed testing.
• Assist design, evaluation, and enhancement of benefit plans.
• Present Dewberry's benefits offerings to offices with the Director.
• Manage E‑Verify employment verification process.
• Identify process improvements to enhance experience and efficiency.
• Analyze benefits usage and trends for strategic improvements.
• Promote employee engagement and wellness initiatives.

Skills

Proactiveness

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Excel

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Excel

Job description

Dewberry is seeking a Benefits Manager to join our Benefits Team in Fairfax, VA. This role manages day-to-day benefits operations, supports enrollment, and acts as a subject matter expert to HR regional leaders and managers.

You will oversee compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and related laws, lead benefit implementations, manage vendor relationships, and drive process improvements to enhance the employee experience.