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Dandy is hiring a Benefits Manager to own the strategy and execution of our U.S. employee benefits programs and play a critical role in building our newly formed Total Rewards function. This is a critical role within the People Operations organization, responsible for delivering compliant, competitive, and employee-friendly benefits experiences at scale.
Job Responsibility:
Own U.S. benefits strategy and administration across health, retirement, time off and wellness programs, ensuring competitive, compliant, and employee-centered offerings
Serve as Dandy’s benefits subject matter expert (SME), guiding leadership decisions and resolving complex benefits issues
Lead vendor and broker relationships, including renewals, plan design, performance management, and issue resolution
Own open enrollment end-to-end, from planning, communications and enablement to systems setup and post-enrollment audits
Drive Dandy’s domestic benefits strategy, including evaluating the 2027 renewal approach and fully insured versus self-funded models in partnership with Finance and brokers
Lead the design and launch of international benefits programs across new markets (U.K., Spain, France, Italy, Australia), working closely with Deel to ensure compliance and strong employee experiences
Own reporting and analytics associated with benefits programs to track utilization, measure success and guide future enhancements
Partner closely with Payroll and Accounting to ensure benefits policies, deductions, and financial decisions are accurately reflected in biweekly payroll cycles and compliant across systems
Continuously assess and improve benefits programs to align with market trends, business needs, local context and the overarching Total Rewards strategy
Requirements:
6+ years of experience managing U.S. employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement benefits, and vendor/broker relationships
Demonstrated experience launching and scaling international benefits programs in new markets, ideally in partnership with an EOR or global vendors
Strong benefits subject matter expertise, including compliance & audit related requirements (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, IRS regulations)
Proven ownership of open enrollment cycles and ongoing benefits administration
Experience driving strategic benefits planning, including renewals, plan design, and cost modeling
Strong cross-functional partnership skills, particularly with Payroll, Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate benefits administration, financial forecasting and compliance
A detail-oriented, curious mindset with a high bar for execution and accountability
Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to clearly explain benefits concepts to diverse stakeholders
Passionate about building and scaling programs in a fast-growing environment
Nice to have:
Experience evaluating or implementing self-funded health plans
Hands-on experience working with Employer of Record (EOR) partners such as Deel
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or similar professional certification
Experience partnering closely with Compensation teams on Total Rewards strategy