Benefits Manager: Benefits Administration, Leave Programs, Vendor Management & Compliance
KORE1 Technologies
Buena Park, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$80 Per Hour
SKILLS
ADP, Accounting, Analysis Skills, Automation, Benchmarking, Brokerage, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Data Quality, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Finance, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Market Analysis, Market Trend Analysis, Multitasking, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), Performance Reviews, Philosophy, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Relationship Management, Reporting Dashboards, Request for Proposals (RFP), Retirement Planning, Risk Management, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Software as a Service (SaaS), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Recruiting, Technical Support, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Workplace Issues
LOCATION
Buena Park, CA
POSTED
Today
Location: This role is onsite in Buena Park, CA. (You will work 3-5 days a week onsite.)
KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Benefits Manager: Benefits Administration, Leave Programs, Vendor Management & Compliance
We're looking for an experienced and customer-focused Benefits Manager to lead the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of our U.S. employee benefits programs. Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, you'll play a critical role in delivering competitive, compliant, and employee-centric benefits that support our people and our business.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategy with execution. You'll own day-to-day benefits operations while driving vendor performance, leveraging data to improve outcomes, and identifying innovative ways to enhance the employee experience.
What You'll Do
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategy with execution. You'll own day-to-day benefits operations while driving vendor performance, leveraging data to improve outcomes, and identifying innovative ways to enhance the employee experience.
What You'll Do
- Benefits Strategy & Program Management
- Manage all U.S. health and welfare benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, voluntary benefits, and leave programs.
- Administer retirement programs, including 401(k), and partner with plan providers to ensure effective governance and employee engagement.
- Evaluate market trends and benchmark programs to ensure our benefits remain competitive and aligned with company philosophy.
- Develop recommendations for new or enhanced benefits based on employee feedback, utilization, market data, and business needs.
- Manage annual Open Enrollment, including project planning, communications, systems readiness, testing, and employee support.
- Vendor Management
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for benefits brokers, insurance carriers, retirement providers, leave administrators, and other external partners.
- Lead vendor performance reviews and hold partners accountable to established service levels.
- Support annual renewals, RFPs, contract negotiations, and implementation of new programs or vendors.
- Operations & Administration
- Ensure accurate and timely administration of all benefit plans throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Partner closely with HR Operations, Payroll, Finance, and HRIS teams to maintain accurate data and seamless administration.
- Resolve complex employee benefits issues with professionalism, empathy, and urgency.
- Develop and maintain benefits policies, procedures, documentation, and governance practices.
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, Section 125, and other applicable laws.
- Coordinate required filings, notices, audits, and annual compliance activities.
- Partner with Legal and external advisors to monitor legislative changes and recommend appropriate program updates.
- Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze utilization, participation, claims, and vendor performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
- Develop dashboards and reporting to support leadership decision-making.
- Continuously improve processes through automation, technology, and operational excellence.
- Partner with HRIS teams to optimize benefits administration systems and employee self-service capabilities.
Success in This Role
Within your first year, you'll have:
Within your first year, you'll have:
- Delivered a seamless and engaging Open Enrollment experience.
- Built strong partnerships with our benefits vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Identified opportunities to improve benefits offerings while balancing employee experience and cost.
- Increased operational efficiency through process improvements and system optimization.
- Helped ensure our benefits programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with our Total Rewards strategy.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5-8+ years of progressive experience managing U.S. employee benefits.
- Strong knowledge of health and welfare plans, retirement programs, leave administration, and applicable U.S. benefits regulations.
- Experience leading Open Enrollment from planning through execution.
- Demonstrated success managing benefits vendors, brokers, and carrier relationships.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform decisions and improve programs.
- Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration platforms such as Workday, ADP, UKG, Dayforce, or similar systems.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to explain complex benefits topics to diverse audiences.
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering an exceptional employee experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- CEBS, CBP, PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar professional certification.
- Experience supporting employees across multiple states.
- Experience participating in vendor selection, RFPs, and implementation projects.
- Experience working in a fast-growing technology, SaaS, fintech, or multinational organization.
Compensation depends on experience but is typically $50-80/hr with a target salary to convert at $100-165K
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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