Total Rewards & Benefits Specialist

GHJ; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ, a national independent advisory, tax and accounting firm, seeks a Total Rewards Specialist to support benefits administration, retirement programs, and vendor relations within the People department. You will coordinate with Dayforce, Puzzle HR, and external vendors to ensure enrollment accuracy and timely communications.

The role covers annual Open Enrollment, retirement program oversight, and regulatory reporting, requiring 3+ years in benefits administration, Dayforce familiarity, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in benefits administration; a Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with benefits vendors and communicating with internal and external parties
• Experience with HRIS; Dayforce experience preferred; knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA

Responsibilities

• Administer core and ancillary benefit programs.
• Maintain employee records regarding pay and benefits.
• Coordinate annual benefits renewal and Open Enrollment with external vendors.
• Oversee Medicare eligibility administration and required notifications.
• Coordinate the leave of absence process with vendors and stakeholders.
• Audit benefits carrier invoices against enrollments and resolve discrepancies.
• Educate employees on benefits programs and key deadlines.

Skills

Benefits admin

Dayforce

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Dayforce (HRIS)

Job description

GHJ, a national independent advisory, tax and accounting firm, seeks a Total Rewards Specialist to support benefits administration, retirement programs, and vendor relations within the People department. You will coordinate with Dayforce, Puzzle HR, and external vendors to ensure enrollment accuracy and timely communications.

The role covers annual Open Enrollment, retirement program oversight, and regulatory reporting, requiring 3+ years in benefits administration, Dayforce familiarity, and