Head of Total Rewards & Benefits

Damar Services, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance up to $5,000/year

401(k) Plan Participation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Damar Advantage discounts

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance and voluntary options

Job summary

Damar Services, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is hiring a Director of Benefits and Compensation to lead the design, administration, and strategy of all employee benefits and compensation programs.

This role partners with the CHRO and benefits consultants to manage open enrollment, regulatory reporting, and communications to employees. The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years in benefits administration, CEBS is a plus, and strong knowledge of FMLA/ERISA/COBRA/ACA, with experience overseeing salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 5-7 years of benefits administration experience. Benefits administration for organizations with at least 500 employees preferred
• Strong knowledge of health plans and pertinent federal and state regulations including FMLA, ERISA, COBRA and ACA
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert for Damar’s benefit plans including medical, dental, life, disability, FSA, and 401k plans
• Work with benefits consulting firm on a 3–5-year benefit strategic plan
• Maintains relationships and regular communication with carriers and partners
• Administers employee benefit programs, retirement, worker’s compensation, and leave of absence programs
• Leads annual open enrollment strategy in line with budget
• Leads mandated state and federal reporting (ACA, OSHA, etc.)
• Assists employees with benefit questions and claims
• Manages leave of absence processes including FMLA
• Communicates benefit information and changes to employees
• Conducts benefit plan audits and updates policies
• Ensures enrollments/changes/terminations are processed timely
• Reconciles benefit accounts and bills
• Coordinates on-site open enrollment meetings and wellness events
• Develops education fair/workflow timelines
• Prepares reports by analyzing trends
• Reviews compensation trends and market competitiveness
• Partners with CHRO on merit/budget and compensation frameworks
• Leads other compensation projects as needed
• Reports suspected exploitation or neglect of a child
• Supports salary surveys and market competitiveness
• Oversees compensation analyses and governance

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory knowledge (FMLA, ERISA, COB

Vendor management

Communication skills

HR leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or HR

CEBS certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Damar Services, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is hiring a Director of Benefits and Compensation to lead the design, administration, and strategy of all employee benefits and compensation programs.

This role partners with the CHRO and benefits consultants to manage open enrollment, regulatory reporting, and communications to employees. The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years in benefits administration, CEBS is a plus, and strong knowledge of FMLA/ERISA/COBRA/ACA, with experience overseeing salary