Total Rewards Manager

Summary: 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. The role will also oversee relationships with employee benefits vendors, manage key benefits initiatives including open enrollment and lead benefits-related projects, oversee payroll, and resolve employee total rewards complaints with professionalism and care.

Salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $90,000 to $100,000 annually. The exact compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, and location.

All applicants need to attach a recent resume. This is not a remote role.

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.

 Qualifications:

• 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.


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


• Keeps abreast of any changes in retirement plan laws.


• 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.