Benefits Manager — Self-Insured Plans & Compliance

DeSilva Gates Construction; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Health, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401k plan

PTO & holidays

Financial planning assistance

Career growth

Job summary

DeSilva Gates Construction in Dublin is seeking a Benefits Manager to administer our comprehensive employee benefits program, including a self-insured medical plan, and to drive cost-effective benefits operations. You will manage eligibility, enrollments, and annual Open Enrollment while serving as the primary resource on benefits questions and claims.

You will collaborate with TPAs and brokers, review claims data, ensure regulatory compliance (COBRA, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA), and provide cost

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in employee benefits administration.
• Experience managing self-insured medical plans, TPAs and brokers.
• Strong knowledge of COBRA, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA.
• Experience with benefits renewals, vendor negotiations and cost analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and benefits administration systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness).
• Manage eligibility, enrollment, life events, and terminations.
• Lead annual Open Enrollment and communications.
• Be primary resource for questions on benefits, coverage, and claims.
• Review and improve benefits processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Engage in employee communication to maximize benefits utilization.
• Oversee self-insured plan administration and relationships with TPAs/brokers.
• Monitor claims, costs, and plan utilization; coordinate with vendors on escalations.
• Ensure premium payments, reporting, and audits comply with regulations (COBRA, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA).
• Provide management with benefits cost analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Benefits administration

Self-insured medical plans

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance (COBRA ACA ERISA

Data analysis

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DeSilva Gates Construction in Dublin is seeking a Benefits Manager to administer our comprehensive employee benefits program, including a self-insured medical plan, and to drive cost-effective benefits operations. You will manage eligibility, enrollments, and annual Open Enrollment while serving as the primary resource on benefits questions and claims.

You will collaborate with TPAs and brokers, review claims data, ensure regulatory compliance (COBRA, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA), and provide cost