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Job Description
Benefits Manager
Location South San Francisco, CA 94080
Date Posted June 01, 2026
Job ID 14711
Employment Type Direct Hire Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Benefits Manager for our nonprofit client. This is a hybrid opportunity with in-office presence required two days per week at either the South San Francisco, Stockton, or Turlock office locations.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to lead organization-wide benefits, leave administration, workers' compensation, and employee accommodation programs. This role serves as a strategic and hands-on HR leader responsible for ensuring compliance, enhancing employee experience, and supporting a diverse workforce across multiple locations. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in benefits administration, leave management, regulatory compliance, and employee support within a mission-driven environment.
PERKS:
Competitive salary of $110,000-$120,000 DOE Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits Hybrid work schedule supporting work-life balance Generous paid time off, holidays, wellness resources, and employee support programs Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact in communities
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee administration of employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and COBRA compliance Lead leave of absence, accommodation, disability, and workers' compensation programs while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations Manage relationships with benefits brokers, carriers, third-party administrators, and other external partners Direct open enrollment planning, employee communications, and ongoing benefits education initiatives Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws related to benefits and leave administration Supervise and support HR team members responsible for benefits and leave administration while driving process improvements and operational excellence
QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated experience managing employee benefits, leave administration, accommodations, and workers' compensation programs Strong knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations including leave, disability, benefits, and compliance requirements Experience supporting a multi-site workforce and collaborating across departments and leadership teams Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Proficiency with HRIS platforms, benefits administration systems, and Microsoft Office applications
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position offers a competitive salary of $110,000-$120,000 DOE, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, employee assistance resources, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
