Manager, International Total Rewards and Benefits at Dagen

Dagen Personnel is looking for all levels of candidates to staff an international Total Rewards and Benefits department. We would like to see resumes from a Vice President to an analyst. The team is being built out from the bottom up and will report to the CHRO and the Director of Human Resources.

(Relocation assistance is available to make a move to the Washington DC, Arlington, VA area.)

The HR Total Rewards team is responsible for delivering international programs including compensation, mobility, health, pension/retirement, time away from work, wellness, and more to our employees.

We’re looking for someone who wants to grow their career and initially be the primary Subject Matter Expert for the time away programs internationally.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable in an environment that is constantly growing and evolving and building new ways to do business. You’ll bring your experiences with workers compensation, disability, family and other leave policies, and an ability to learn and be part of creating new Total Rewards programs and projects including vendor implementations, compensation, and process improvements. You’ll have exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex situations that require organization and attention to detail.

General Description Duties/Responsibilities

• Administration of the international employee leave program, including Paid Family Leaves, Short- and Long-Term Disability, ADA, personal leaves, Workers’ Compensation and other applicable state and federal leave programs domestic and global
• Collaborate with employees, managers, and HR and payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing of leave requests
• Modify and update procedures to coordinate with laws and regulations, to ensure company policies align with current legislation
• Draft communications to employees
• Act as a point of contact for employees seeking information on policies and procedures.
• Conduct training sessions to educate employees and managers on topics. Collaborate with team members, HR Business Partners, and Payroll to ensure seamless coordination of leave-related or other processes.
• Work closely with external vendors, as needed, to manage administration
• Respond to employee benefits questions and resolve issues using root cause analysis
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure proper services are provided to the employees and to the company
• Support the annual open enrollment and compensation cycle processes.
• Participate in the annual review and design of programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field preferred
• Two to three years of experience related leave of absence administration in an HR setting
• Strong understanding of federal and state and global leave regulations, filings and compliance requirements, affecting leaves
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude including Excel, PowerPoint; experience with HRIS and benefits databases
• Strong project management skills showcasing organizational and planning skills

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have prior experience administering leave programs and a fundamental knowledge of administration of compensation cycles, health and welfare plans (e.g. medical, dental, vision, , life insurance, etc.), wellness programs, retirement plans
• Experience administering and implementing benefits in an HRIS, such as ADP Workforce Now, WorkDay or similar system would be an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to a diverse workforce.
• Attention to detail, with proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in time management, effectively prioritizing and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends or to accommodate a different time zone may be needed
• Benefit or compensation certifications or some classes toward certification