Manager, Benefits & HRIS

Company: District of Columbia Bar
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Benefits & HRIS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing employee benefit programs and HR technology systems. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and enhancing the functionality of our HRIS to support organizational needs. The Benefits & HRIS Manager also plays an integral role in other HR functions, including performance management, total rewards, employee engagement initiatives, and budget management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and manages comprehensive benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and leave policies. Partners with brokers and vendors to negotiate contracts, monitor performance, resolve service issues, and evaluate plan design, renewals, and cost-effectiveness. Leads open enrollment planning, communication, and execution. Ensures benefit programs comply with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., ACA, COBRA, FMLA). Assists in departmental and organizational audits. Resolves complex employee benefits issues and serves as a point of escalation. Creates and distributes benefits-related materials such as benefit guides, newsletters, orientation materials, brochures, and intranet content. Analyzes benefits data and market trends to recommend enhancements or cost-saving opportunities. Manages employee leave program. Reviews and participates in benchmarking studies and salary surveys to ensure competitive offerings. Serves as the system administrator for the HRIS platform. Leads system upgrades, implementations, and integrations. Ensures data accuracy, security, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Develops and maintains dashboards, reports, and analytics to support HR and organizational decision-making. Trains HR staff and end-users in system functionality and best practices. Manages various HR events, including annual service awards, training sessions, wellness fairs, and the annual holiday party. Drafts and monitors HR department budget and participates in annual budget planning meetings. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information. Solid experience in managing employee benefit programs. Experience in vendor management. Technically adept with significant experience working with an HRIS. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be detail oriented and deadline driven. Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public and Bar employees. Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and able to manage several priorities in a day. Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. In observance of the upcoming holidays, our formal interview process will begin after the new year. We appreciate your patience and will be in touch in early January with an update on your application status. This position is currently a hybrid position, with days worked in the office and days worked remotely. The hybrid status of this position may change at any time subject to the Bar’s discretion. This is not an attempt to list all essential functions of this position. Job duties may change over time based on organizational/department needs. The D.C. Bar is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. The Bar is committed to providing qualified individuals with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, pursuant to applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HR@dcbar.org. As part of the accommodation process, we will conduct an individualized interactive process and may ask you for additional information. Any final hiring decisions or start dates may be delayed while the accommodation review process is ongoing if the individual cannot begin work without the requested accommodation.

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