Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid; onsite preference 4 days/week)
Compensation: $130,000-145,000 base + 20% target bonus
Position Overview
Seeking a hands-on Benefits leader to oversee Health & Welfare Benefits and Leave of Absence programs within a large, complex, multi-state organization. This role serves as a key partner to senior leadership and is responsible for benefits strategy, administration, compliance, vendor management, team leadership, and employee wellbeing programs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Health & Welfare benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, wellness, and EAP.
Oversee Leave of Absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, state leave laws, paid family leave, and accommodations.
Manage benefits operations, eligibility administration, open enrollment, and employee communications.
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, IRS, and Department of Labor requirements.
Oversee Form 5500, 1094, 1095, and other regulatory filings.
Manage carrier, broker, consultant, and vendor relationships, renewals, and RFP processes.
Analyze claims, utilization, and cost trends to drive strategic recommendations.
Lead and mentor a benefits team while supporting acquisitions and benefit integrations.
Qualifications
10+ years of Health & Welfare Benefits and Leave Administration experience.
5+ years of leadership experience managing benefits teams.