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Benefits Specialist

dentsu
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2025
Job Description:

The Benefits Specialist manages the day-to-day execution of employee benefits, ensuring accurate data processing, vendor coordination, and payroll integration. This role keeps our benefit programs running smoothly and compliantly, directly impacting employee experience and financial accuracy. Working within the Benefits team and reporting to the Benefits Manager, this position partners closely with payroll, finance, and external vendors to resolve issues, maintain compliance, and deliver reliable support to employees.

  • Benefit files and reports are processed accurately and on time with minimal errors.
  • Vendor and payroll partners receive clean, reconciled data and issues are resolved quickly.
  • Employees receive timely communications and support for escalated benefits questions or reminders.
  • Invoices, contributions, and funding reports are tracked, reconciled, and submitted accurately each cycle.


Qualifications:

  • 2 years’ experience in benefits administration
  • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data cleanup) and comfort handling large datasets
  • Experience working with HRIS and vendor platforms
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills to coordinate with vendors, payroll, and internal partners
  • High attention to detail with the ability to work quickly and accurately
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and compliance while handling sensitive employee data
  • Candidates must be based in the Eastern or Central Time Zones for team collaboration and operational alignment


The annual salary range for this position is $59,000-$96,025. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include:

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
  • Life insurance,
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
  • 401k,
  • Flexible paid time off,
  • At least 15 paid holidays per year,
  • Paid sick and safe leave, and
  • Paid parental leave.


Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Location:

USA – Remote – Michigan – Eastern Time

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.



Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com by clicking on the link to let us  know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you. 

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