Employee Benefits Manager

Overview We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Employee Benefits Manager to lead our benefits administration and ensure our workforce receives comprehensive, compliant, and competitive benefits packages. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in benefits administration, Workday HRIS systems, and a passion for enhancing employee engagement through innovative benefits solutions. Duties Benefits Administration Administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, EAP, retirement, and other employee benefit programs. Manage enrollments, terminations, life events, eligibility changes, and employee inquiries. Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries. Open Enrollment & Vendor Management Lead annual open enrollment and benefit renewal processes. Evaluate the marketplace to ensure benefit and rates remain competitive and cost-effective. Review benefit proposals and recommend plan design changes. Manage relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, third-party administrators, and benefit vendors. Oversee benefit file feeds, carrier integrations, and vendor performance. Lead open enrollment configuration, testing, and validation to ensure accurate elections, deductions, eligibility, and carrier file transmissions. 401K & Retirement Administration Manage all aspects of the company's retirement plan administration, including running timely reports for loans, and ensuring proper deduction set up and verification of accuracy. Oversee employee deferral elections, employer match calculations, loan repayments, distributions, and payroll integrations. Coordinate with recordkeepers, advisors, TPAs, and auditors. Support annual 401k audits, census reporting, compliance testing, and Form 5500 preparation Support reporting, configuration, and testing in regards to the 401k 360 integrations Compliance & Leave Administration Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, Section 125, and applicable state regulations. Oversee leave administration, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, workers' compensation coordination, and related leave programs. Maintain benefit policies, procedures, and employee communications. Coordinate with vendors, carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to ensure benefit plans, ACA configurations, eligibility rules, and compliance requirements are accurately maintained and administered. Financial Management & Reporting Reconcile monthly carrier invoices and retirement plan funding with precision. Monitor plan utilization, enrollment trends, and vendor performance. Prepare benefits, retirement, and executive reporting. Leadership & Employee Education Train HR staff and managers on benefits and retirement programs. Recommend cost-saving strategies and continuous improvements while maintaining competitive benefit offerings. Qualifications & requirements Business proficiency in Payroll Systems (Workday) Benefit reconciliation experience is a must Deep subject matter expertise in regulatory and compliance matters including but not limited to HIPAA, ACA/ PCORI, ERISA, Non-Discrimination Testing, 5500s, and related state/local laws. Minimum of 5+ years of progressive payroll experience with Workday. CPP preferred Strong knowledge of multi-entity US payroll, with excellent understanding of California payroll laws and regulations Strong reasoning and math skills. Expert knowledge in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets is required Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish) Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university or 5+year's related experience and/or training, required. Must have valid CA Drivers license Flexible in approach, able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Pay:

$74,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person