Who We Are

　　Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that helps public and private clients achieve compliance, practicality, and innovation through our project work. Founded in 1980, Dudek is a company that has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2023.

　　As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek’s culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. Our work communities   are designed to encourage collaboration, sustainability, and connectivity with the surrounding communities.

　　We invest in our employees and communities   through various initiatives that make Dudek a great place to work! Dudek makes it a priority to DuGood by giving back to the communities in which we live and work, and offer Dudekians the opportunity to take a paid volunteer day each year. Our experts are encouraged to eDUcate school groups about planning, engineering, and preserving the natural and built environments. We promote environmental sustainability through our DuGreen initiative by working to improve our environmental footprint. We also DuWell to educate our associates on their health and wellness. And our Du Something Fun team brings everyone at Dudek together to balance our hard work with exciting activities.

　　At Dudek, we understand the best problem solving happens when diverse viewpoints and experiences are shared. We recognize that different perspectives, inclusivity, and trust build a stronger culture and add value to our firm. We celebrate our differences and strive to make meaningful progress toward becoming a more diverse company.

　　Learn more about our culture. (https://dudek.com/our-firm/our-culture/)

　　About the Job

　　Dudek is seeking a Temporary Employee Benefits Coordinator for a 3-month  engagement who has had experience in Human Resources (at least 1-3 years) and preferably in employee benefits administration. Demonstrating independent critical thinking skills, the ability to learn quickly, multi-tasking within a fast-paced environment, and maintaining confidentially are fundamentally key to supporting the Benefits Lead and being successful in this position. This person will assist with benefit admin-related tasks that will need exceptional customer service and organizational skills. 

　　This position will be based in Encinitas.

　　Who You Are

　　To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with freedom and accountability. We value collaborative, resourceful, and independent thinkers. We look for  curious, solution-focused people who are able to adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we support your creative approach to fulfill the duties and responsibilities listed below: 

　　True supporter to the Benefits Lead and function to help with day-to-day/weekly/monthly employee operations for all new hires and employee status change events i.e., processing qualifying life events

　　Contributor with the administration of the company’s benefit plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, life insurance, spending account administration, retirement plans, etc.

　　Working within HRIS database to ensure completion of needed new hire documentation as it pertains to benefits including benefit enrollments

　　Provides support for timely and accurate data entry and maintenance of HRIS system i.e., processing benefits enrollments and administrating COBRA terminations

　　Assists with Affordable Care Act

　　Will aid Benefit Lead alongside Payroll Team to ensure any changes affecting employees (new hires, terminations, calculation of pay adjustments, benefit enrollments, etc.) are processed timely and accurately

　　Assists with annual Benefits Open Enrollment process

　　Creates and maintains employee personnel files; ensure information in personnel records is accurate and current by thorough filing and auditing of files

　　Supports answering employee benefit related questions and inquiries

　　Maintains the department’s intranet site, creating and organizing benefit and wellness content, thereby assisting with the organization and maintenance of the team’s shared network folders

　　Actively manages all employee benefit records, preparing new benefit employee files

　　Creating SOP documents

　　Assists with various benefit & wellness programs/initiatives

　　Assists with ongoing projects and other administrative duties as assigned

　　Minimum Requirements

　　Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources with 1 year supporting benefits functions.

　　Must be dependable and have an all-star professional working attitude

　　Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive data and business operations i.e., payroll, benefits, and employee relation matters

　　Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

　　Must have strong customer service, organizational and analytical skills, high attention to detail

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

　　Experience in supporting Human Resources within a Benefits function

　　Ability to produce accurate and quality work in a fast-paced environment

　　Knowledge of HRIS, preferably Ceridian Dayforce

　　Independent critical thinker, self-motivated, and versatile

　　Able to work and independently or as part of a team

　　As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Working Conditions:

　　This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.

　　This job requires occasional project site visits-based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, moving vehicles and equipment.

　　Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

　　This job requires working on a computer, sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.

　　This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc. Speaking, hearing and listening are required.

　　Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

　　Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Proposed Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 hourly *

　　*Final agreed upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

　　Perks of Being a Dudekian

　　Not only will Dudek provide you with a competitive salary, but we also strive to create an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work–life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from your typical medical, dental, and vision coverage to the opportunity to share in Dudek’s success through discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance. We also offer a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog friendly offices! Since we encourage our associates to take time off when needed, Dudek also provides a generous vacation package. If you’re tired of an overly structured environment and decision-making process to get your job done, Dudek is a place where your ideas are heard and your initiative is rewarded. Speak with your recruiter to learn more about the great perks of being a Dudekian.

　　Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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