What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Benefits & Onboarding Generalist position at Dakota Fence?
Entity: DFC Company
This position will work out of the new headquarters for DFC Company right off I-94 and Sheyenne Street!
Summary:
- Process benefits elections, qualifying life events, and termination changes in the HRIS and vendor systems.
- Lead open enrollment process, auditing data, preparing communication materials, and assisting employees with elections.
- Coordinate and conduct new hire orientation and onboarding for all incoming employees.
- Prepare and process all new hire paperwork, I-9/E-Verify, pre-employment requirements, and system setup.
- Maintain onboarding resources, checklists, and process documentation for accuracy and consistency.
- Serve as a primary resource for employee benefits questions across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA/FSA, and voluntary benefits.
- Manage FMLA, state PFML (MN), disability claims, and return-to-work coordination.
- Partner with carriers and brokers to resolve discrepancies and escalate issues appropriately.
- Maintain accurate and compliant employee records in HR system (including personnel files and digital documentation).
- Participate in and support compliance-related tasks, including ACA requirements, COBRA notifications, EEO reporting, and audit preparation.
- Provide guidance to employees and supervisors on policies, procedures, and HR processes.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across HR processes, systems, and workflows.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to new hire.
- Collaborate with Payroll on benefit-related deductions, employee data accuracy, and leave tracking.
- Manage employee separation and layoff processes, including assisting with unemployment notices and claim responses
- Other tasks as defined by the VP – Human Resources
Experience and Skills Required: BS degree in Human Resources, or related field from an accredited college is desired. Minimum 3 years of directly related experience is a plus.
Safety is #1 at DFC: Our expectation is that every employee: 1) strictly follows safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. 3) Promptly reports injuries for diagnosis and treatment. 4) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.
DFC Company (Dakota Fence, 3D Specialties, Sign Solutions USA, Dakota Playground, Park & Play USA, Town & Country Fence, Dakota Unlimited, West River Striping, SAAFE/Stadium Steve, DFC Property Management) is a growing specialty contractor primarily involved in residential/commercial fence, highway guardrail, fabrication, and commercial playground construction, bleacher installation, as well as traffic control services and pavement marking. We provide services to homeowners, commercial businesses, and government entities. Our dedicated employees (our “Blue Family”) work from seven branches throughout North Dakota & Minnesota and primarily service the surrounding five-state area, with a wider retail presence through our national sign manufacturing and distribution businesses. As an employer of choice in the areas of our branches, we invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our Blue Family team members a great working environment and career while delivering the best possible value to our customers. EOE-Disabled/Vets.