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D.C. Bar · 8 hours ago

Manager, Benefits & HRIS

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

D.C. Bar is seeking a Benefits & HRIS Manager responsible for developing and managing employee benefit programs and HR technology systems. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, managing vendor relationships, and enhancing HRIS functionality to support organizational needs.

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Responsibilities

Develops and manages comprehensive benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and leave policies

Partners with brokers and vendors to negotiate contracts, monitor performance, resolve service issues, and evaluate plan design, renewals, and cost-effectiveness

Leads open enrollment planning, communication, and execution

Ensures benefit programs comply with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., ACA, COBRA, FMLA)

Assists in departmental and organizational audits

Resolves complex employee benefits issues and serves as a point of escalation

Creates and distributes benefits-related materials such as benefit guides, newsletters, orientation materials, brochures, and intranet content

Analyzes benefits data and market trends to recommend enhancements or cost-saving opportunities

Manages employee leave program

Reviews and participates in benchmarking studies and salary surveys to ensure competitive offerings

Serves as the system administrator for the HRIS platform

Leads system upgrades, implementations, and integrations

Ensures data accuracy, security, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations

Develops and maintains dashboards, reports, and analytics to support HR and organizational decision-making

Trains HR staff and end-users in system functionality and best practices

Manages various HR events, including annual service awards, training sessions, wellness fairs, and the annual holiday party

Drafts and monitors HR department budget and participates in annual budget planning meetings

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Employee benefit programsHRIS managementVendor managementData analysisCompliance knowledgeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAdaptabilityCreativitySelf-motivationDetail-oriented

Required

Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information

Solid experience in managing employee benefit programs

Experience in vendor management

Technically adept with significant experience working with an HRIS

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Must be detail oriented and deadline driven. Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public and Bar employees

Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and able to manage several priorities in a day

Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated

Preferred

Bachelor's degree

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance

Retirement plans

Wellness initiatives

Leave policies

Company

D.C. Bar

Since 1972 the District of Columbia Bar has been enhancing access to justice, improving the legal system, and empowering lawyers to achieve excellence.

Founded in 1972