Benefits Manager

Pacific Staffing; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Staffing in the greater Sacramento region is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead comprehensive benefits administration, including health, retirement, leave, disability, and wellness programs. The role centers on strategic plan design, vendor negotiations, and compliance, with a hybrid work arrangement.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years of benefits administration experience, HR leadership, and strong data analysis and communication skills, supported by relevant certifications where

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in health and welfare benefits administration and 401(k) administration for large workforce
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• SPHR/CPP/CEBS designation preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of benefit laws and regulations and policy interpretation
• Proficiency with HRIS/benefit enrollment portals
• Ability to lead staff to high performance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Responsibilities

• Assist in strategic planning, design, and implementation of all employee benefit programs
• Manage administration of health and welfare benefits, wellness, and leave programs
• Oversee annual open enrollment and communication delivery
• Evaluate coverage and negotiate with brokers and vendors; conduct benchmarking and cost analysis
• Prepare materials and plan communications for plan changes
• Conduct enrollment meetings and coordinate with employees
• Enhance benefit communications to improve understanding and value
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain a compliance schedule
• Oversee carrier bill reconciliation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Leadership/people management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

HRIS/Benefits portal

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Pacific Staffing is recruiting for a Benefits Manager for a progressive organization based in the greater Sacramento region. Our client offers competitive pay, a generous benefits package and a flexible (hybrid) work environment. The Benefits manager will lead the administration of employee benefits programs to include leave of absence, retirement plans; medical, dental, vision, life insurance plans; temporary disability programs; and wellness programs.

The ideal candidate must have previous experience working in human resources and administering benefits. Excellent ability to analyze data and develop written communication regarding benefits programs is required. Salary: $110,000.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the strategic planning, design, and implementation of all employee benefit programs.
• Manage and oversee the administration of employee health and welfare benefits, wellness, and leave of absence programs.
• Manage annual open enrollment including preparation and delivery of all communications.
• Evaluate benefits coverage and negotiate with brokers and vendors. Manage benchmarking, and cost analysis as well as policy and strategy implementation.
• Implement new plans and/or changes to existing plans by preparing announcement materials, plan summary documents and other media for communicating plans to employees.
• Conduct employee meetings and arrange for enrollment.
• Enhance employee benefits communications and messages to ensure benefits are understood and valued.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements by maintaining a strict compliance schedule and continually assessing the company’s benefit plans and processes.
• Oversee carrier bill reconciliation.
• Perform other jobs as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7-10 years of experience in the areas of health and welfare benefits administration, and 401(k) administration for a workforce of 1,000+ employees.
• Minimum of four years management experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• SPHR, CPP and/or CEBS designation preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge and ability to use independent judgment related to benefit laws and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of HRIS/Benefit enrollment portal administration.
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking/judgment skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and lead staff to excellent performance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Must be highly organized and a team player.
• Ability to work well and partner with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, adjust to shifting priorities and meet deadlines.