Director, Benefits and Leave Administration Ultimate Staffing Services - 3.8 Irvine, CA Job Details Full-time $125,000 - $160,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Paid military leave Qualifications Affordable Care Act (ACA) Vendor relationship building Microsoft Excel FMLA State-specific regulations in benefits management Team leadership Leave management
HIPAA HR
legal compliance ADA compliance Vendor relationship management Presentation creation Supplier relationship management (SRM) Financial data analysis tools Senior leadership Disability rights laws Excel data analysis
Full Job Description Job Title:
Director, Benefits and Leave Administration Location:
Irvine, CA Employment Type:
Direct Hire Salary:
$125k-$160k + 20% bonus Our client is a North American industry leader with more than 300,000 employees and operations across thousands of locations nationwide. They are seeking a strategic and experienced benefits leader to oversee enterprise-wide benefits and leave administration programs for a large, complex workforce. What You'll Do Lead the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of health and welfare benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, and voluntary benefits. Oversee all leave programs, including
FMLA, ADA
accommodations, state leave laws, paid family leave, military leave, and workers' compensation coordination. Direct annual benefits renewals and open enrollment processes. Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and related federal and state regulations. Manage vendor relationships, broker partnerships, contract negotiations, and service performance. Analyze claims data, utilization trends, and benefit costs to drive strategic improvements. Lead and develop a high-performing benefits and leave administration team. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on benefits strategy, workforce wellbeing, and employee experience initiatives. Support M&A activity, integrations, and organizational growth initiatives. What We're Looking For 10+ years of progressive benefits and leave administration experience. 5+ years of leadership experience managing enterprise benefits programs and teams. Experience with self-funded and fully insured healthcare plans. Deep knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and related regulations. Strong vendor management, compliance, financial analysis, and reporting experience. Experience supporting large, multi-state employee populations. Advanced Excel and analytical skills. Exceptional communication and executive presentation abilities. Preferred SPHR and/or CEBS certification. Experience within a large, multi-state organization. Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. This is an opportunity to influence benefits strategy at one of the largest employers in North America, supporting a workforce of more than 300,000 employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.