Who We Are
Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that help public and private clients plan, design, and build projects that improve communities’ built and natural infrastructure. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2024.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek’s culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. We seek creative, pragmatic problem-solvers working at the intersection of science, engineering, regulations, and multiple stakeholders’ interest to help clients achieve project goals.
We encourage collaboration, sustainability, and innovation.

At Dudek, we abide by shared values:
Trust: We trust each other to use good judgment.
Respect: We act professionally and treat each other fairly.
Teamwork: We come together, share openly, and apply diverse perspectives.
Fun: We take our work seriously…not ourselves.
Well-Being: We care about each other’s health, safety, and total wellness.

Our culture is the foundation of who we are and how we work. We empower our employee-owners to invest in our local communities and themselves through initiatives that make Dudek a great place to work! Our cultural programs include:

DuGreen: Our sustainability initiative, which works to improve our environmental footprint
DuGood: Our philanthropic initiative, which seeks to support the communities in which we live and work through fundraising challenges, office-based giving and opportunity to take a paid volunteer day each year.
eDUcate: Our educational outreach program where we aim to foster interest in our work and careers in the environmental and engineering field by participating in educational events in our communities.
DuWell: Our wellness initiative, aimed at providing education on wellness, benefit resources, and preventive care.

At Dudek, we recognize that different perspectives, inclusivity, trust and belonging build a stronger culture and add value to our firm. Dudek's Employee Resource (ERGs) operate as diversity champions within Dudek and create a safe space for underrepresented employees and their allies to support, collaborate, network, and brainstorm ways to make Dudek’s work community more inclusive. We proudly support our 4 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs):

Women at Dudek
Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) community
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) employees
Disabled employees (all disabilities, seen / unseen)

Learn more about our culture.

About The Job
Dudek is seeking a Sr. Benefits Compliance Audit Specialist Compliance to oversee and manage compliance-related activities, including ESOP administration, VEBA Trust, 401(k), and federal reporting. The Sr. Benefits Compliance Audit Specialist will work closely with Dudek leadership and reporting to the Controller, serving as a point of contact for external partners, and ensure timely and accurate audits and filings.

Learn more about the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are
To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with accountability, collaboration, flexibility while being a resourceful and independent thinker. We look for curious, solution-focused people who can adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we encourage innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities (may include some or all of the below):

ESOP Administration:

Manage all aspects of ESOP administration, including the annual census in January and collaboration with third-party administrators.
Review and support the annual Form 5500 filing process, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
Coordinate the creation and distribution of ESOP-related documents, such as distribution letters, to stakeholders.

Audit Preparation and Oversight:

Prepare for and facilitate audits related to VEBA Trust, 401(k), and ESOP, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and readily available.
Act as the main point of contact for auditors, addressing inquiries and providing necessary explanations.
Maintain thorough audit trails and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

VEBA Trust Administration:

Oversee VEBA Trust activities, including monitoring and funding the self-insured medical plan bank account.
Collaborate with HUB to resolve issues and ensure compliance with VEBA Trust regulations.
Support the annual audit process by gathering required documentation and addressing inquiries.

401(k) Administration:

Act as the primary contact for 401(k) administration, working closely with T. Rowe Price to resolve issues and implement changes.
Monitor plan compliance and ensure timely communication with employees regarding contributions and benefits.
Oversee the annual Form 5500 filing process for the 401(k) plan, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

Federal Reporting for Federal Contracts:

Prepare and submit federal reports required for government contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary data and documentation for reporting.

Documentation and Policy Development:

Develop and maintain thorough documentation of compliance-related activities, ensuring easy access and retrieval for audits and reviews.
Work with legal, HR, and finance teams to create and update policies that align with legal requirements and company standards.

Communication and Training:

Serve as a subject matter expert for compliance-related topics, providing guidance and support to HR, payroll, and finance teams.
Conduct training sessions for employees on compliance topics such as ESOP, 401(k), and health benefits administration.

Continuous Improvement:

Monitor changes in regulations and industry trends, recommending and implementing updates to processes and systems.
Proactively identify areas for improvement in compliance procedures and implement best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
4-5 years of experience in audit / compliance roles related to benefits, 401(k), and federal reporting.
Strong understanding of ESOP, VEBA Trust, and 401(k) administration.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proven ability to manage confidential information and work collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in federal reporting for contracts.
Familiarity with benefits audits and administration.
Prior experience in Architecture-Engineering-Construction (AEC) industry.

* 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: $90,000-$120,000 annually*

*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
At Dudek we will provide you with a competitive salary in an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work–life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from medical, dental, and vision coverage, to the 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! To honor our key value of well-being, Dudek provides generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages for both salaried and hourly employees. If you’re tired of an overly bureaucratic decision-making process and want to be part of a work culture that puts its employees first, 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.

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the U.S. and require U.S. work authorization.

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