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Dime Community Bank · 14 hours ago

Total Rewards Manager

Hauppauge, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Dime Community Bank (Dime) is currently hiring for a Total Rewards Manager at its Headquarters in Hauppauge, Long Island. The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for providing leadership and expertise for the management of Dime’s Employee Benefits Program and Payroll, overseeing relationships with vendors, managing initiatives, and resolving employee complaints.

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Responsibilities

Apply knowledge and previous experience in managing 401(k) Plans (supplemental non-qualified plan experience also preferred) to support senior leadership in managing the Bank’s 401(k) plan, ensuring compliance with DOL, ERISA and IRS requirements

Collaborate with Human Resources team on the management of health and welfare benefits, including self-funded health insurance, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts and a full array of voluntary programs

Oversee the Bank’s payroll management processes and staff, who manage an efficient multi-state function that includes incentive and equity pay in addition to base pay and overtime

Review payroll reports and documents to ensure application of established controls. Apply problem solving and analytical skills to support payroll staff

Manage relationships with benefits vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators to ensure service excellence and compliance

Lead annual open enrollment planning and execution, including communications, system updates, and employee support

Oversee administration of health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs, ensuring accurate data management and timely issue resolution

Handle employee benefits inquiries and complaints with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency

Drive benefits-related projects such as plan design changes, system implementations, and process improvements

Monitor regulatory changes and ensure benefits programs remain compliant with federal, state, and local laws

Participate in government filings, plan audits, and other reporting requirements as necessary

Assist with the design and development of benefits policies and plans

Manage audit for total rewards areas and prepare 5500’s for the same

Lead employee benefits communications, including 401(k) Plan and Health and Welfare program communications

Qualification

Benefits administrationVendor managementBenefits regulations knowledgeHRIS experienceAnalytical skillsProject managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience

Minimum 5+ years' experience in benefits administration or total rewards, with a focus on vendor management and employee support

Strong knowledge of benefits regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA)

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills

Strong Excel skills

Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure & handle multiple tasks

Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information

Preferred

Experience with HRIS and benefits platforms preferred (ex. UKG)

Apply knowledge and previous experience in managing 401(k) Plans (supplemental non-qualified plan experience also preferred) to support senior leadership in managing the Bank's 401(k) plan, ensuring compliance with DOL, ERISA and IRS requirements