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Benefits Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Employers file your H-1B petition with USCIS after obtaining DOL Labor Condition Application certification, making employer selection critical to your sponsorship timeline.
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Your knowledge of benefit analysis and reporting makes you a great fit for our Benefit Analyst position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.
About Your Role:
We are seeking an exceptionally qualified Benefits Analyst with 2+ years of progressive benefits experience to join our Corporate Total Rewards team. This role oversees large-scale benefits strategy, absence management, vendor contract governance, educational assistance, and complex multi-state compliance.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical acumen, executive-level reporting capabilities, and deep operational familiarity with managing high-volume, decentralized populations consisting of corporate staff, retail store associates, seasonal workers, and distribution center logistics teams. This position supports our health & welfare plans to drive associate retention and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities & Core Functions
1) Benefits Strategy & Program Design
- Retail-Scale Program Optimization: Partner with Benefits Team leadership to evaluate, refine, and modernize benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), voluntary benefits, wellness, and leave programs) tailored for store, distribution center, and corporate associate groups.
- Vendor Partner Evaluation: Participate in RFPs and vendor selections and manage ongoing performance metrics for our third-party administrator (TPA), pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), healthcare carrier, and wellness vendor.
- Data Mining & Analytics: Analyze large, multi-source datasets (i.e. 401(k), medical/Rx, census, enrollment, payroll data) using available tools such as Excel, to identify trends, summarize utilization, and identify strategic opportunities.
- ACA & Regulatory Reporting: Monitor compliance data metrics related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) full-time eligibility tracking, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, Form 5500 filings, and non-discrimination testing across multi-state operations.
2) Absence Management & Time-Off Policy Strategy
- Policy & Plan Design: Architect, evaluate, and benchmark company-wide Paid Time Off (PTO), vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policies tailored to multi-tiered store hourly, supply chain, and corporate populations.
- Multi-State & Statutory Compliance: Ensure full enterprise compliance with rapidly evolving state and local paid leave mandates (e.g., state paid family leave, statutory sick pay) across dozens of operating jurisdictions.
- Absence Analytics & Trend Analysis: Analyze high-volume absence data, leave utilization, and return-to-work metrics to identify operational trends and help mitigate absenteeism costs.
3) Benefits Contract Review & Carrier Oversight
- Contract Review: Manage the review and administration of benefit-related contracts, including coordinating contract redlines, facilitating stakeholder review, and obtaining necessary approvals in accordance with company policies and governance requirements.
- Vendor Governance & Performance: Conduct quarterly vendor business reviews (QBRs) and audit vendor performance against contractual metrics for the healthcare carrier, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), dental/vision provider, and 401(k) recordkeeper.
4) Corporate Scholarship & Educational Assistance Programs
- Program Leadership: Lead the administration, marketing, and expansion of corporate Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, and Academic Scholarship programs for associates and eligible dependents.
- Partner & Network Governance: Manage external educational platform partner, university network(s), scholarship selection committee, and third-party tuition disbursement platform.
- ROI & Retention Analytics: Track annual budget utilization, measure associate participation, and perform analysis on educational program ROI and associate retention impact.
5) Compliance and Administration
- Regulatory Filings & Compliance: Lead regulatory compliance and mandatory annual filings, including Form 5500s, ACA 1095-C/1094-C reporting, SARs, Non-Discrimination Testing (NDT), Medicare Part D, and ERISA compliance disclosures.
- Annual Enrollment: Supports preparation and execution of annual open enrollment, including reviewing communications, and testing the electronic enrollment system.
- Retirement Plans: Serves as back-up support for processing of company retirement plan funding and administration.
Your Required Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in employee benefits analysis, administration, policy design, and vendor contract management.
- Strong priority given to candidates with previous experience working in large-scale multi-site national operations with high-volume hourly workforces.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification highly desirable.
Technical & Analytical Competencies
- Expert-level knowledge of federal, state, and local benefit statutes, including ERISA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, IRS Section 125, and state paid family leave acts.
- Advanced MS Excel capabilities (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query, Financial/Cost Modeling) to model healthcare spend, self-insured claims trends, and financial impacts.
- In-depth experience managing top-tier enterprise HRIS solutions (i.e. Workday, ADP Enterprise, SAP) and TPA claims administration portals.
- Proven ability to review and audit complex legal contracts, plan documents, and SLAs in collaboration with corporate legal teams.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience creating senior leadership presentations and creating simplified field benefit communications.
- Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Start Rate = $78,000-$84,000 based on experience plus 10% bonus.
Our success is a team effort — when we reach our goals, you’ll be eligible for a yearly bonus!
Your Perks and Benefits:
We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with matching contribution
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Educational Assistance
- Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
- And much more!
Who We Are:
At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.
We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.
Join our team today and discover The Value of You.
Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
Job Type: Full time
Location: 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
Department: Total Rewards
Company: Dollar Tree
Benefit Analyst
Your knowledge of benefit analysis and reporting makes you a great fit for our Benefit Analyst position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.
About Your Role:
We are seeking an exceptionally qualified Benefits Analyst with 2+ years of progressive benefits experience to join our Corporate Total Rewards team. This role oversees large-scale benefits strategy, absence management, vendor contract governance, educational assistance, and complex multi-state compliance.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical acumen, executive-level reporting capabilities, and deep operational familiarity with managing high-volume, decentralized populations consisting of corporate staff, retail store associates, seasonal workers, and distribution center logistics teams. This position supports our health & welfare plans to drive associate retention and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities & Core Functions
1) Benefits Strategy & Program Design
- Retail-Scale Program Optimization: Partner with Benefits Team leadership to evaluate, refine, and modernize benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), voluntary benefits, wellness, and leave programs) tailored for store, distribution center, and corporate associate groups.
- Vendor Partner Evaluation: Participate in RFPs and vendor selections and manage ongoing performance metrics for our third-party administrator (TPA), pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), healthcare carrier, and wellness vendor.
- Data Mining & Analytics: Analyze large, multi-source datasets (i.e. 401(k), medical/Rx, census, enrollment, payroll data) using available tools such as Excel, to identify trends, summarize utilization, and identify strategic opportunities.
- ACA & Regulatory Reporting: Monitor compliance data metrics related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) full-time eligibility tracking, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, Form 5500 filings, and non-discrimination testing across multi-state operations.
2) Absence Management & Time-Off Policy Strategy
- Policy & Plan Design: Architect, evaluate, and benchmark company-wide Paid Time Off (PTO), vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policies tailored to multi-tiered store hourly, supply chain, and corporate populations.
- Multi-State & Statutory Compliance: Ensure full enterprise compliance with rapidly evolving state and local paid leave mandates (e.g., state paid family leave, statutory sick pay) across dozens of operating jurisdictions.
- Absence Analytics & Trend Analysis: Analyze high-volume absence data, leave utilization, and return-to-work metrics to identify operational trends and help mitigate absenteeism costs.
3) Benefits Contract Review & Carrier Oversight
- Contract Review: Manage the review and administration of benefit-related contracts, including coordinating contract redlines, facilitating stakeholder review, and obtaining necessary approvals in accordance with company policies and governance requirements.
- Vendor Governance & Performance: Conduct quarterly vendor business reviews (QBRs) and audit vendor performance against contractual metrics for the healthcare carrier, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), dental/vision provider, and 401(k) recordkeeper.
4) Corporate Scholarship & Educational Assistance Programs
- Program Leadership: Lead the administration, marketing, and expansion of corporate Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, and Academic Scholarship programs for associates and eligible dependents.
- Partner & Network Governance: Manage external educational platform partner, university network(s), scholarship selection committee, and third-party tuition disbursement platform.
- ROI & Retention Analytics: Track annual budget utilization, measure associate participation, and perform analysis on educational program ROI and associate retention impact.
5) Compliance and Administration
- Regulatory Filings & Compliance: Lead regulatory compliance and mandatory annual filings, including Form 5500s, ACA 1095-C/1094-C reporting, SARs, Non-Discrimination Testing (NDT), Medicare Part D, and ERISA compliance disclosures.
- Annual Enrollment: Supports preparation and execution of annual open enrollment, including reviewing communications, and testing the electronic enrollment system.
- Retirement Plans: Serves as back-up support for processing of company retirement plan funding and administration.
Your Required Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in employee benefits analysis, administration, policy design, and vendor contract management.
- Strong priority given to candidates with previous experience working in large-scale multi-site national operations with high-volume hourly workforces.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification highly desirable.
Technical & Analytical Competencies
- Expert-level knowledge of federal, state, and local benefit statutes, including ERISA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, IRS Section 125, and state paid family leave acts.
- Advanced MS Excel capabilities (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query, Financial/Cost Modeling) to model healthcare spend, self-insured claims trends, and financial impacts.
- In-depth experience managing top-tier enterprise HRIS solutions (i.e. Workday, ADP Enterprise, SAP) and TPA claims administration portals.
- Proven ability to review and audit complex legal contracts, plan documents, and SLAs in collaboration with corporate legal teams.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience creating senior leadership presentations and creating simplified field benefit communications.
- Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Start Rate = $78,000-$84,000 based on experience plus 10% bonus.
Our success is a team effort — when we reach our goals, you’ll be eligible for a yearly bonus!
Your Perks and Benefits:
We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with matching contribution
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Educational Assistance
- Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
- And much more!
Who We Are:
At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.
We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.
Join our team today and discover The Value of You.
Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
Job Type: Full time
Location: 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
Department: Total Rewards
Company: Dollar Tree
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Benefits Manager
Map your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to benefits management. A degree in HR, business administration, or finance aligns cleanly. A degree in an unrelated field requires a detailed explanation of how your coursework supports the specialty occupation claim.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Benefits Manager roles in your target city before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds that level, so knowing the floor protects you from underpayment risks.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed LCAs for Benefits Manager or HR management roles. Employers with a track record of sponsoring these positions understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over H-1B complexity.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor your H-1B. Ask the HR or recruiting contact directly before you invest time in interviews. Non-enrolled employers can still hire you on OPT but cannot file an H-1B petition until they complete E-Verify registration.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status
Hospitals, nonprofit research institutions, and universities sponsoring Benefits Managers are often cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual H-1B lottery entirely. If you're open to those sectors, this significantly changes your timeline and reduces filing risk.
Get the petition timeline in writing
Once you have an offer, confirm whether your employer will use premium processing, which USCIS typically adjudicates within 15 business days. Benefits Manager hires often have hard start dates tied to open enrollment cycles, so processing delays can create real operational problems for both sides.
H-1B Visa Benefits Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Benefits Manager positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard for the position across the industry. O*NET classifies Benefits Managers in job zone four, which supports the specialty occupation argument. If your employer's job description lists a degree as preferred rather than required, that distinction can create problems during adjudication.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Benefits Manager roles?
Search Migrate Mate to see employers with verified LCA filing history for Benefits Manager and related HR management positions. DOL publishes LCA disclosure data that shows which companies have certified wages for these roles. Filtering by occupation code and geography gives you a practical shortlist of employers who've already navigated the process, which cuts down the time you spend educating hiring managers about H-1B basics.
Can my employer start my H-1B petition before I finish my OPT or current status?
Yes, and they should. Your employer files the H-1B petition with USCIS while you're still in valid status. If selected in the lottery, your H-1B status begins October 1 of the fiscal year, and a cap-gap provision automatically extends your OPT authorization through that date if your status would otherwise expire before then. Coordinating your offer acceptance and petition filing timeline with your employer's HR team early is essential.
What documents should I prepare to support an H-1B petition for a Benefits Manager position?
You'll need official transcripts, your degree certificate, and any professional certifications such as CEBS or PHR that demonstrate specialized benefits knowledge. If your degree is from a foreign institution, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator is standard. Your employer's attorney will also need your employment history and a detailed job description that clearly establishes the degree requirement for the role.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Benefits Manager sponsorship?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must submit an LCA to DOL certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Benefits Manager prevailing wages vary by metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level for your specific location before finalizing your offer. If the employer's budget falls below the required threshold, they legally cannot certify the LCA and the petition cannot proceed.