First U.S. Benefits Specialist — Build & Scale Programs

Groupe Dynamite; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Employer matching retirement plan

Flexible group insurance

Employee discount at Garage and Dynamy

Exclusive private sample sales

Flexible vacation policy

And more!

Job summary

Groupe Dynamite Inc. is seeking the first U.S. Group Benefits Specialist to own day-to-day administration of our U.S. health, welfare, and 401(k) plans.

You will report to the Group Benefits Manager and ensure employees from stores to corporate understand and maximize their benefits. This role requires attention to detail, a builder’s mindset, and collaboration across borders as our U.S. footprint grows. You’ll drive open enrollment, maintain compliance with ACA/ERISA, and develop materials to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of U.S. benefits administration experience.
• Solid knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and Section 125.
• Hands-on experience with 401(k) administration and open enrollment.
• Experience with an HRIS/benefits platform; UKG is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables); data reconciliation across systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer U.S. benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA/FSA, 401(k)).
• Serve as the first point of contact for eligibility, coverage, claims, and leave-related questions.
• Lead U.S. Open Enrollment; manage system setup, carrier files, and communications.
• Reconcile monthly carrier/vendor invoices with HRIS and payroll data.
• Maintain ACA/ERISA/COBRA/HIPAA/compliance and reporting, including 1094-C/1095-C.
• Support plan filings, testing, and audits with brokers and administrators.
• Cultivate relationships with carriers, brokers, and vendors; ensure service standards.
• Keep benefits data accurate and audit-ready in HRIS; manage data feeds.
• Coordinate leaves of absence benefits with HR and leave provider.
• Build a benefits playbook: SOPs, enrollment guides, FAQs, and new-hire materials.

Skills

Benefits administration

Benefits regulations

401(k) administration

HRIS (UKG)

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent builder mindset

Integrity

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

Groupe Dynamite Inc. is seeking the first U.S. Group Benefits Specialist to own day-to-day administration of our U.S. health, welfare, and 401(k) plans.

You will report to the Group Benefits Manager and ensure employees from stores to corporate understand and maximize their benefits. This role requires attention to detail, a builder’s mindset, and collaboration across borders as our U.S. footprint grows. You’ll drive open enrollment, maintain compliance with ACA/ERISA, and develop materials to