Caleb Dutson
Director of Employee Benefits and HR Counsel @Waterford.org
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Employee Benefits and HR Counsel @Waterford.org
Plans and directs implementation and administration of employee benefits such as self-funded health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, workers compensation, employee assistance, retirement, and other plans.• Prepares and communicates information to employees and former employees about benefit programs, procedures, changes, and government-mandated disclosures.• Analyzes and evaluates services, coverage, and options available through insurance and investment companies to determine programs that best meets the organization’s needs.• Provides mentorship to Benefits Specialist regarding services to employees to answer their benefit questions, resolve problems related to access to or payment of benefits, orient newly eligible employees, and process enrollment forms, changes, and loan requests.• Assists in the contract and plan design with benefit providers, vendors, auditors, and consultants for services, premiums, and plan administration.• Recommends benefit plan changes to management.• Prepares and submits government-mandated reports.• Audits benefit plans for compliance with government regulations.• Maintains knowledge of and analyzes US government regulations, benefit program trends, and prevailing practices among similar organizations.• Analyzes benefits experience for cost-control and risk-assessment factors as related to self-funded benefit programs.• Develops, recommends, and audits budget allocations for employee benefits.• Assists as needed with the coordination of leaves of absence requests.• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations (e.g, ERISA, ACA)• Provides legal advice related to employment legal matters.• Reviews commercial contracts - primarily vendor contracts• Prepare legal documentation as needed• Review company policies and procedures for legal compliance
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska College of Law
Juris Doctorate
Ensign College
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Financial/Managerial Accounting
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration/ Human Resource Management
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
SKILLS
ABOUT CALEB DUTSON
With over four years of experience at Waterford.org and a Utah Bar license, I lead as Director of Employee Benefits and HR Counsel, driving the strategic design, administration, and communication of self-funded health and employee benefit programs. My role focuses on aligning innovative benefits solutions with organizational priorities while ensuring compliance with employment law and regulatory standards. At Waterford.org, I collaborate with insurance providers and internal teams to evaluate and enhance benefits offerings, providing mentorship to the Benefits Specialist and delivering transparent communication to employees. My mission is to foster employee well-being and engagement through tailored benefits programs, leveraging my expertise in employee benefits design, employment law compliance, and leadership.
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