Benefits Program Manager – Onsite San Rafael, CA 94903

RemX | The Workforce Experts; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Benefits Program Manager to oversee and enhance benefits administration. This role involves managing daily operations for benefits, retirement, and leave programs while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in human resources, particularly in benefits management, and will be adept at educating employees about their options. With a focus on improving processes and vendor management, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about employee welfare and have a knack for strategic planning, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration in HR.
• Strong compliance knowledge with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage benefits programs and employee support services.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and conduct audits.

Skills

Benefits Administration

Compliance Knowledge (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA)

Project Management

Employee Communication

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Certification in HR Management (PHR/SPHR)

Tools

HRIS

Leave Management Tools

Job description

Benefits Program Manager – Onsite San Rafael, CA 94903

Benefits Program Manager – Onsite San Rafael, CA 94903

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$75.00/hr - $85.00/hr

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Solid Global logistics and transportation company is looking for a skilled Benefits Program Manager to provide guidance, service delivery, and administration across benefits, retirement, leave of absence, and workers' compensation programs.

Pay: $75.00 - $85.00/hr

Location: San Rafael, CA 94903

Type: Temp possibly permanent

Schedule: Monday – Friday business hours

Duties

• Program Administration: Manage day-to-day delivery of benefit, wellness, retirement, and leave programs for both union and non-union employees
• Employee Support & Communication: Educate, assist, and empower employees to fully understand and utilize their benefit offerings
• Claims & Leave Oversight: Administer workers' comp and leave of absence programs with clear documentation, timely reviews, and proactive coordination with managers
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and automate benefits administration using HRIS and leave management tools
• Audit & Compliance: Conduct audits, track data quality, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations including ERISA, HIPAA, and FMLA
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with HR, Legal, Payroll, Finance, and Claims teams to ensure accurate processing, reporting, and compliance
• Vendor Management: Oversee vendor performance, resolve service issues, and manage renewals and contract terms
• Open Enrollment: Support planning, communication, and execution for annual enrollment and plan year transitions
• Employee Education: Develop and deliver required notices, benefit guides, summaries, and policy materials
• Program Strategy: Recommend enhancements to plan design, administration practices, and cost modeling

Requirements

• 5+ years’ directly-related full-cycle benefits experience in a Human Resources department setting required
• Experience administrating at least 2 open enrollment cycles required
• Related retirement plan administration experience preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Experience working for a benefit/insurance broker, multiple states, multi-employer/union plan preferred
• Compliance Knowledge: Solid grasp of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, and related regulations
• Project & People Skills: Strong attention to detail, documentation, and time management—plus the ability to lead and mentor where needed
• Confidentiality: Maintains professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive data
• Travel: Occasional U.S. travel required, including to Hawaii

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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