Benefits Manager

Addison Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager in Los Angeles to lead the administration and strategic direction of a comprehensive employee benefits program. This high-visibility role partners with HR leadership to evaluate, enhance, and potentially rebuild the benefits strategy to improve employee experience.

The ideal candidate balances day-to-day administration with long-term program planning, oversees renewals, budgeting, and vendor management, and leads a small team to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive benefits or total rewards experience.
• Experience managing comprehensive employee benefits programs and annual renewals.
• Knowledge of applicable benefits laws and regulations.
• Experience with vendor management, plan design, budgeting, analytics, and negotiations.
• Proven people leadership experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Workday experience strongly preferred.
• CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or similar certification preferred.
• Law firm or professional services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, leave, wellness, and other benefit programs.
• Partner with HR leadership to evaluate the effectiveness, competitiveness, and cost of existing programs and recommend improvements.
• Analyze utilization, participation, employee feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for program enhancements.
• Lead annual renewals, including plan design, financial analysis, vendor evaluation, negotiations, and recommendations.
• Manage relationships with brokers, consultants, carriers, and third‑party administrators.
• Oversee benefits budgets, forecasts, reporting, billing, and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA/CFRA, ADA, and other applicable regulations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and escalation point for complex benefits matters.
• Lead and develop a team of two benefits professionals.
• Partner cross‑functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, Recruiting, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Benefits management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Data analysis

Excel

Workday

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CEBS/CBP/SHRM-CP/PHR-SPHR certification

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Strategic Benefits Leadership Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to lead the administration and strategic direction of a comprehensive employee benefits program. This is a high-visibility opportunity to partner closely with HR leadership and evaluate, enhance, and potentially rebuild the organization’s benefits strategy.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, analytical, and hands‑on benefits professional who can balance day‑to‑day administration with long‑term program strategy and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead administration of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, leave, wellness, and other benefit programs.
• Partner with HR leadership to evaluate the effectiveness, competitiveness, and cost of existing programs and recommend improvements.
• Analyze utilization, participation, employee feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for program enhancements.
• Lead annual renewals, including plan design, financial analysis, vendor evaluation, negotiations, and recommendations.
• Manage relationships with brokers, consultants, carriers, and third‑party administrators.
• Oversee benefits budgets, forecasts, reporting, billing, and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA/CFRA, ADA, and other applicable regulations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and escalation point for complex benefits matters.
• Lead and develop a team of two benefits professionals.
• Partner cross‑functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, Recruiting, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive benefits or total rewards experience.
• Strong experience managing comprehensive employee benefits programs and annual renewals.
• Knowledge of applicable benefits laws and regulations.
• Experience with vendor management, plan design, budgeting, analytics, and negotiations.
• Proven people leadership experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Workday experience strongly preferred.
• CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or similar certification preferred.
• Law firm or professional services experience preferred.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for someone who wants to be more than a benefits administrator. You will have the opportunity to assess the current benefits program, identify gaps, challenge the status quo, and help shape a modern, competitive benefits strategy that supports both employees and the organization.

• Base Salary: $160,000 – $180,000 based on experience
• Performance-based incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and additional perks

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.