Benefits Specialist

Talantir; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir in San Diego is seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator to oversee day-to-day management of comprehensive benefit programs and ensure accurate HRIS payroll data across a multi-state workforce.

You will guide employees through benefits options, manage life events, coordinate open enrollment, and collaborate with brokers and HR teams to maintain compliance and optimize the benefits program.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive benefits administration experience
• Experience supporting large employee populations (1,000+ required)
• Knowledge of multi-state employment laws and benefits regulations
• Practical experience administering ACA, COBRA/Cal-COBRA, and state leave programs
• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits systems such as Paylocity, UKG, Workday, ADP, Ceridian, or similar

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of group benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, retirement plans, EAP, and other voluntary benefits
• Manage eligibility, enrollments, status changes, qualifying life events, and terminations for a large, multi-state employee population
• Coordinate and execute annual open enrollment, including system configuration, communications, and employee support
• Maintain data accuracy within HRIS and payroll platforms (Paylocity), ensuring proper setup and ongoing integrity
• Conduct regular audits, reconciliations, and reporting to uphold compliance and accuracy
• Serve as the primary benefits resource for employees and facility leaders
• Provide guidance on benefit options, life event changes, and leave-related matters with empathy and professionalism
• Facilitate benefits education sessions virtually and onsite as needed
• Manage escalated or complex cases while maintaining confidentiality and compliance
• Act as the point of contact for brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators
• Support leave of absence administration in partnership with HR and facility teams, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations
• Assist with annual renewals, plan reviews, and vendor performance evaluations
• Recommend and implement enhancements to improve efficiency and employee experience
• Review benefits utilization and trend data to support informed decision-making

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS systems

Regulatory compliance

Data accuracy

Communication

Tools

Paylocity

UKG

Workday

ADP

Ceridian

Job description

Core Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Oversee day-to-day management of group benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, retirement plans, EAP, and other voluntary benefits
• Manage eligibility, enrollments, status changes, qualifying life events, and terminations for a large, multi-state employee population
• Coordinate and execute annual open enrollment, including system configuration, communications, and employee support
• Maintain data accuracy within HRIS and payroll platforms (Paylocity), ensuring proper setup and ongoing integrity
• Conduct regular audits, reconciliations, and reporting to uphold compliance and accuracy

Employee Support & Engagement

• Serve as the primary benefits resource for employees and facility leaders
• Provide guidance on benefit options, life event changes, and leave-related matters with empathy and professionalism
• Facilitate benefits education sessions virtually and onsite as needed
• Manage escalated or complex cases while maintaining confidentiality and compliance

Vendor & Leave Coordination

• Act as the point of contact for brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators
• Support leave of absence administration in partnership with HR and facility teams, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations
• Assist with annual renewals, plan reviews, and vendor performance evaluations

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Recommend and implement enhancements to improve efficiency and employee experience
• Review benefits utilization and trend data to support informed decision-making

Qualifications Required

• 3–5+ years of progressive benefits administration experience, ideally within healthcare or real estate
• Experience supporting large employee populations (1,000+ required)
• Knowledge of multi-state employment laws and benefits regulations
• Practical experience administering ACA, COBRA/Cal-COBRA, and state leave programs
• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits systems such as Paylocity, UKG, Workday, ADP, Ceridian, or similar
• Ability to travel as needed

Preferred

• Healthcare or real estate preferred
• Experience supporting a geographically dispersed, multi-state workforce

Key Competencies

• Strong expertise in benefits compliance and administration
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability
• Employee-focused, service-oriented approach
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Clear and effective communication skills across all organizational levels