Benefits Manager

Matura Farrington, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Matura Farrington, Inc. seeks an experienced Benefits Manager to lead the firm’s employee benefits programs, leave administration, and day-to-day operations. You will drive strategic design, regulatory compliance, vendor management, and financial reporting, while supervising two benefits professionals.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, offering an opportunity to shape benefits strategy, improve processes, and deliver high-quality support to employees across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration or total rewards.
• Experience managing benefits programs and leaves.
• Experience supervising staff and developing talent.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, CFRA, and ADA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; retirement plans; wellness initiatives; and leaves.
• Lead benefits planning, design, renewals, and cost management.
• Supervise two benefits team members and develop their performance.
• Manage relationships with carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, and Finance to ensure accurate records and reporting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and lead continuous process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR, Business, Finance)

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to oversee its employee benefits programs, leave administration, and day-to-day benefits operations.

This position offers a combination of strategic and hands-on responsibilities, including benefits planning, regulatory compliance, vendor management, financial reporting, and process improvements. The Benefits Manager will work closely with HR leadership to evaluate existing programs, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure employees receive high-quality benefits support.

The role also includes direct supervision of two benefits professionals, providing an opportunity for an experienced manager to lead and develop a small team while remaining actively involved in benefits administration.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration & Leave Management

• Oversee the firm's benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and employee leaves.
• Participate in benefits planning and design, including coverage options, eligibility requirements, contribution structures, and program enhancements.
• Evaluate employee participation, feedback, and industry trends to recommend improvements to existing benefits offerings.
• Manage all aspects of employee leave administration, including FMLA, CFRA, pregnancy disability leave, and applicable state disability and paid family leave programs.
• Oversee retirement plan administration, including 401(k) operations, coordination with external advisors, committee activities, and related compliance requirements.
• Partner with HRIS and Payroll to ensure accurate employee records, benefit deductions, premium payments, and leave-related payroll adjustments.
• Maintain benefits procedures and coordinate employee communications to promote understanding of available programs.
• Lead annual benefits renewals, including reviewing plan options, evaluating costs, and presenting recommendations to HR leadership.
• Manage relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, consultants, third-party administrators, and other benefits providers.
• Monitor vendor performance, address service concerns, and participate in contract and renewal negotiations.
• Prepare benefits budgets, forecasts, financial analyses, and utilization reports.
• Review benefits-related invoices, reconciliations, enrollment trends, and overall program expenses.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, vendor services, and employee benefits offerings.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Oversee ACA reporting requirements, including Form 1095-C preparation, filings, and required employee notifications.
• Ensure benefits programs comply with applicable regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, CFRA, and ADA.
• Coordinate required benefits disclosures, regulatory filings, audits, and nondiscrimination testing.
• Maintain accurate benefits policies, procedures, and administrative controls.
• Identify compliance risks and recommend improvements to strengthen efficiency, consistency, and employee service.
• Directly manage two benefits team members, including a senior-level analyst and coordinator.
• Set team priorities, oversee workloads, and provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Support cross-training and establish procedures to maintain continuity of benefits operations.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, Recruiting, and other internal departments on benefits-related matters and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, benefits management, total rewards, or a related HR function.
• Strong experience managing comprehensive employee benefits programs, including health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and leave administration.
• Demonstrated people management experience, including supervision, coaching, mentoring, and staff development.
• Thorough knowledge of benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, CFRA, and ADA.
• Experience working with benefits brokers, consultants, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Strong analytical skills with experience preparing budgets, reviewing utilization data, and evaluating benefits costs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Workday, Microsoft Excel, and other benefits administration and reporting tools.
• Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR are preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized law firm and take ownership of a comprehensive employee benefits function. The position offers direct exposure to HR leadership, responsibility for a dedicated benefits team, and the ability to influence benefits strategy, employee experience, and operational improvements.