Senior Total Rewards Specialist

DLR Group•Lincoln, NE

1d•$84,000 - $131,000

About The Position

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place. We have an opening for a Senior Total Rewards Specialist. This role can be based in the following cities. Dallas, Texas Denver, Colorado Lincoln, Nebraska Minneapolis, Minnesota Orlando, Floria Position Summary: The Total Rewards Specialist will be responsible for supporting the design, administration and communication of employee benefits, HR operations and recognition programs. This role partners closely with HR Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance and business leaders to ensure our total rewards offerings are competitive, equitable, and aligned with organizational goals. The Senior Total Rewards Specialist serves as a subject matter expert in employee benefits practices, bringing empathy and analytical review to drive firm decisions. Our Human Resources team has grown significantly over the past five years and continues to serve as a trusted partner across the firm. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive HR team that values partnership, fun, celebrates wins, and works together to drive meaningful impact. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your benefits expertise to take on new challenges, contribute ideas, and apply your knowledge to initiatives that elevate the employee experience across the firm. If this sounds like an environment, you will thrive in we can’t wait to hear from you and look forward to talking soon!

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in HR and/or benefits administration.
Knowledge and experience of employee benefits and applicable laws in multiple states.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or similar software.
Knowledge of various HR reporting and benefit systems and software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional critical thinking organizational and time management skills.
Must have a service-oriented forward thinking strategic and solution-minded mindset.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources related field of study or relevant experience.
SHRM Certified Professional.
Certified Benefits Professional (CBP).

Responsibilities

Manage administration of employee benefits programs
Partners with internal and external partners on plan renewals, compliance requirements and communications.
Analyze utilization data to identify trends and recommend improvements to enhance employee experience and cost-effectiveness.
Serve as an escalation point for complex employee benefit inquiries.
Develop and deliver communications to help employees understand and maximize their total rewards.
Act as a trusted advisor to HR colleagues and business leaders on all aspects of rewards.
Interpret and administer leave of absences and ADA implications.
Stay current with regulations related to ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, FLMA, ADA, etc.
Participate in M&A due diligence by analyzing benefit programs of potential target firms.
Provide ongoing support to ensure smooth transition of acquired employees.
Support Total Rewards Leader as needed and with special projects.