Benefits Architect - Hybrid, Remote-First, Parental Leave

McKinsey; Hayward (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company seeks a nimble Benefits Administrator in Hayward, CA, offering a remote-first role with hybrid in-office expectations. The position pays $91,000–$122,000 annually and includes general ownership early on within a supportive, fast-learning culture rooted in a people-centered Hayward environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, quick learning, and a strong work-life balance, with growth potential as you contribute to the local Hayward community and global

Qualifications

• CA market awareness or genuine curiosity about this market.
• Ability to adapt approach as business needs evolve.
• Strong written communication and tone for high-stakes emails.
• Proven follow-through, measured by shipped outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Carry general knowledge that doesn’t live in any wiki yet.
• Champion a positive, collaborative culture in the Hayward, CA office.
• Leave every general system a little better than you found it.
• Push back respectfully when a shortcut costs us later.
• Apply delegation and networking to day-to-day operational challenges.
• Build cross-functional collaboration habits for a mid-level role to lean on.
• Manage general projects from napkin sketch to Hayward rollout.

Skills

CA market knowledge

Adaptability

Written communication

Follow-through

Job description

McKinsey & Company seeks a nimble Benefits Administrator in Hayward, CA, offering a remote-first role with hybrid in-office expectations. The position pays $91,000–$122,000 annually and includes general ownership early on within a supportive, fast-learning culture rooted in a people-centered Hayward environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, quick learning, and a strong work-life balance, with growth potential as you contribute to the local Hayward community and global