Benefits Manager

Rodan + Fields

San Ramon (CA)

On-site

USD 91,000 - 148,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

Paid company holidays

Paid vacation time

Maternity leave PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Rodan + Fields is seeking a seasoned Benefits Manager to lead administration and compliance of US health, retirement, and leave programs. You will drive annual renewals, open enrollment, and benefits communications, while partnering with HR and finance to optimize plan design and costs.

You will manage relationships with brokers and vendors, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide expert guidance on benefits strategy and employee experience.

Qualifications

8+ years of benefits experience in U.S. health and welfare programs (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, 125).
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Finance, or related field.
Experience managing renewals, open enrollment, vendor relationships, and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

Oversee administration of health, retirement, and leave programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, COBRA, and 401(k).
Lead annual renewals, open enrollment, communications, system readiness, testing, and vendor activity.
Partner with HR leadership on plan design, cost, and employee experience.
Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, and third-party admins; resolve complex issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Discretion

Independent work

HR compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Benefits Manager

The Company

If you are looking for a life-changing career opportunity, we've got your prescription. Rodan + Fields is a female-founded skincare and haircare company launched in 2008 by Stanford-trained dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields with the mission of delivering proven results through science-backed, dermatologist-created products. Rodan + Fields is proud of its track record of providing confidence to millions through regimen-based skincare and haircare products, award-winning innovation, and global community of passionate brand advocates. At Rodan + Fields, you will be challenged to make an impact, inspired to do more, and rewarded for your contributions. We are transforming skincare, and we welcome your big ideas to fuel our ambitious growth plans! You’ll become part of a positive, passionate, and purpose-driven company that is committed to putting people first and protecting our planet. Our 2025 Do Good commitment outlines the actions we are taking to invest in our global communities, support our people and preserve our planet. We provide a creative, vibrant workplace outfitted with all the technology, tools and training you'll need to learn, grow, and thrive!

Join us and share your talents as we develop innovative solutions to give all people the best skin and hair of their lives. In addition to working arm-in-arm with industry leaders, employees at Rodan + Fields enjoy rich benefit plans, tuition reimbursement, a flexible workplace, and perks.

The Opportunity

The Benefits Manager is responsible for the administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of the company’s employee benefits programs, including health and welfare, retirement, and leave of absence programs. This role manages key benefits processes including annual renewal and open enrollment, vendor relationships, employee communications, benefits budgeting and reporting, and the resolution of complex benefits issues. The Benefits Manager serves as a subject matter expert and works closely with HR leadership, Payroll, Finance and Accounting, Legal, HR Business Partners, HRIS, and external partners to ensure benefits programs are effectively administered, compliant, financially responsible, and provide a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

Benefits Administration & Program Management

Manage the ongoing administration of the company’s employee health and welfare, retirement, and leave of absence programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, health savings, COBRA, and 401(k) plans.
Manage leave of absence programs and policies, coordinating with employees, managers, HR Business Partners, Payroll, third-party administrators, and other stakeholders to support consistent and compliant administration.
Lead the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes, including plan implementation, employee communications, system readiness, testing, and vendor activities.
Partner with HR leadership and external advisors on benefits plan design, cost, competitiveness, and employee experience.
Manage day-to-day relationships with benefits brokers, carriers, administrators, and other external partners and monitor service delivery.
Resolve complex benefits issues and escalations in partnership with employees, vendors, Payroll, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders.
Develop and maintain clear, accurate, and employee-friendly benefits communications, educational materials, presentations, and resources.
Monitor benefits utilization, costs, participation, and program performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Manage the annual benefits budget, including forecasting, invoice review, reconciliation, and cost analysis.
Ensure benefits programs are administered in accordance with plan documents, company policies, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate required benefits filings, notices, audits, testing, and documentation with internal and external subject matter experts.
Maintain benefits policies, procedures, plan materials, administrative guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
Manage implementation of benefit plan changes, new programs, and process improvements.
Manage or support wellbeing and related employee programs assigned to the role.

Benefits Reporting and Analysis

Develop and maintain recurring benefits reports and dashboards.
Analyze benefit costs, enrollment, utilization, participation, and other relevant measures.
Translate benefits data into clear observations and recommendations for HR leadership.
Partner with HR Operations and HRIS to maintain accurate benefits data and reporting.

Partnership and Operational Excellence

Serve as a benefits subject matter resource to HR Business Partners, managers, employees, and other internal stakeholders.
Build effective working relationships across HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, HRIS, and other business functions.
Lead assigned cross-functional benefits projects and implementations.
Develop project plans, timelines, responsibilities, and dependencies for key benefits initiatives.
Identify benefits administration and compliance risks and recommend practical solutions.
Develop and maintain scalable processes, controls, procedures, and supporting documentation.
Provide benefits guidance, training, and functional support to HR team members, managers, and employees.
Handle confidential employee and benefits information with appropriate discretion.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible employee benefits experience, including hands‑on responsibility for U.S. health and welfare programs.
Demonstrated experience supporting or managing annual benefits renewals, open enrollment, vendor relationships, and benefits compliance activities.
Experience administering leave of absence programs and working with third-party leave administrators.
Experience with retirement plan administration, preferably including 401(k) plans.
Working knowledge of applicable benefits laws and regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and Section 125.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret benefits data, costs, and trends.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with benefits data.
Experience with Workday or a comparable human capital management platform strongly preferred.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and operate effectively in a changing environment.

Diversity at Rodan + Fields:

Rodan + Fields is an equal opportunity employer that champions diversity, inclusion, and equality for all. We welcome employees to be their true, authentic selves, without exception and believe individual differences add value to our team. Join our team; we know it will be a life‑changing experience!

Salary Range: $91,200 to $148,000

The pay range represents the low and high end of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of Rodan + Fields’ total compensation package for employees. Below is a list of benefit and compensation opportunities available for this position.

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