Benefits Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer Leave of Absences for a U.S. Region (Disability, FMLA, etc)
• Ensure HDR leave program is compliant with State and Federal leave laws
• Process payments for short-term disability
• Track FMLA usage
• Answer routine to moderately complex benefit-related questions and troubleshoot questions on employee coverage
• Act as a liaison between insurance carriers and employees or office HR representatives as needed
• Process various insurance carrier monthly invoices
• Audits with insurance carriers
• Audits with accounting as needed
• Involved with administering the Open Enrollment Process
• Administer Paid Time Away programs globally
• Maintain internal Benefits Intranet Site
• Develop employee education and communication pieces

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business or closely related field
• A minimum of 3 years of related benefits experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn and utilize company information management systems
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates
• Capability of effective planning and priority setting
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs
• Ability to understand, evaluate and judge standard claims for benefit program(s) and knowledge of benefits contract language
• Basic knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including ERISA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, COBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements
• Excellent communication, client service and organization skills

What We Believe

We believe that HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

• As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
• Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
• Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Industry

HR

Schedule

Full-time

Status

Regular

Business Class

Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Jul 9, 2026

What We Believe

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.