What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at dormakaba Americas?
Position Overview
dormakaba is seeking a U.S. Benefits Specialist (hybrid) based in Indianapolis, IN. The Benefits Specialist is responsible for managing the accurate, compliant, and daily operational execution of dormakaba’s health, retirement, leave, and wellbeing program. This role ensures our workforce feels supported and valued, directly contributing to organizational trust, retention, and operational continuity.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $80,000 - $100,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.
What You Will Do
We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.
Work in a place where you matter – apply now!
dormakaba is seeking a U.S. Benefits Specialist (hybrid) based in Indianapolis, IN. The Benefits Specialist is responsible for managing the accurate, compliant, and daily operational execution of dormakaba’s health, retirement, leave, and wellbeing program. This role ensures our workforce feels supported and valued, directly contributing to organizational trust, retention, and operational continuity.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $80,000 - $100,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.
What You Will Do
- Administer the company's health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, FSA, HSA, COBRA, and supplemental voluntary benefits
- Oversee operational administration of the 401(k) plan and SERP non-qualified deferred compensation plan
- Partner in the end-to-end execution of annual open enrollment with the benefits broker, carriers, Benefits Lead and HRIS resources
- Maintain the regulatory compliance posture of the benefits program across HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, Section 125, Section 105(h), and SECURE Act requirements
- 5 years of progressive experience administering U.S. health and welfare and retirement plans, ideally in a corporate, multi-vendor environment
- Demonstrated ownership of multiple annual open enrollment cycles, with documented improvements in either employee experience or operational accuracy
- Working knowledge of benefits regulations including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, Section 125, and the SECURE Act
- Proficiency with a major HRIS platform (e.g., SuccessFactors, ADP Workforce Now) and advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and large-dataset analysis
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline (equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
- One or more of the following certifications strongly preferred: CEBS, CBP, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP
- Demonstrated ability to explain complex benefits information in a clear, approachable manner and adapt communication style to meet the needs of a diverse employee population with varying levels of access to technology
- Bilingual communication skills strongly preferred, particularly English/Spanish or English/French
- Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
- Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
- Vacation and Personal Time Off
- We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
- Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
- Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
- 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Legal Insurance
- Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
- Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!
We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.
Work in a place where you matter – apply now!
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000