Benefits Supervisor

Glovis America, Inc.; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with Generous Matching

Paid Vacation

Holidays and Sick leave

Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

GLOVIS America, Inc. in Irvine, CA is hiring a Benefits Supervisor to lead health, welfare, retirement, leave of absence, and workers' compensation programs.

You will partner with internal teams and external vendors to deliver compliant, cost-effective programs and enhance the employee experience. The role requires 5–8 years in HR/Benefits, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate regulatory changes while driving program performance.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of direct experience in Human Resources, Benefits, and workers' compensation administration.
• Experience designing and administering health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory changes affecting employee benefits and leave programs.

Responsibilities

• Administers and improves health, welfare, retirement, leave of absence, and workers' comp programs.
• Leads design, implementation, and administration of employee benefit programs, including Open Enrollment.
• Assesses market trends and regulatory changes to enhance competitiveness and cost efficiency.
• Oversees day-to-day benefits and leave administration with accurate service delivery.
• Manages relationships with benefit carriers, brokers, and vendors; handles contracts and performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Internal controls

Ownership

Multi-priority management

Travel readiness

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Benefits Supervisor is responsible for the administration and continuous improvement of the Company's health, welfare, retirement, leave of absence, and workers' compensation programs. This role partners cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver competitive, compliant, and cost-effective programs that support the organization's objectives and enhance the employee experience. This role continuously evaluates program performance, market trends, and regulatory changes to drive operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and optimize program value.

Compensation

$84,000 - $100,000 yearly salary range. (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Responsibilities

• Administers and continuously improves the Company's health, welfare, retirement, leave of absence, and workers' compensation programs.
• Leads the design, implementation, communication, and administration of employee benefit programs, including annual Open Enrollment.
• Evaluates market trends, regulatory changes, and program performance to recommend enhancements that improve competitiveness, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• Oversees the day-to-day administration of benefits, leave of absence, and workers' compensation programs, ensuring timely and accurate service delivery.
• Manages relationships with benefit carriers, brokers, and third-party vendors, including contract administration and ongoing performance management.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing employee benefit and leave programs.
• Oversees workers' compensation claims administration, including cost containment, vendor coordination, and regulatory compliance.
• Provides guidance to employees and managers on benefit and leave programs, resolving complex issues and ensuring a positive employee experience.
• Leads benefit audits and HRIS data validation efforts to maintain accurate records and support reporting requirements.
• Supervises and develops the Benefits team, providing coaching, direction, and performance management to ensure operational excellence.
• Oversees benefits and workers' compensation invoice reconciliation and payment processing to ensure accuracy and timely vendor payments.
• Reviews and processes employee leave of absence requests, ensuring required documentation is complete and compliant with Company policy and applicable regulations.
• Maintains leave of absence records and HRIS data, ensuring accurate documentation and leave status tracking.
• Provides guidance and support to employees and managers throughout the leave of absence process.
• Partners with the Organizational Development team to support employee wellness initiatives and events.
• Maintains benefit and leave-related employee records in accordance with Company policies and record retention requirements.

Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, 14 Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills

• Intellectual curiosity and a strong investigative mindset with the ability to look beyond symptoms, uncover underlying issues, and drive sustainable corrective actions
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance, internal controls, risk management, and business operations
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to independently identify risks, challenge assumptions, determine root causes, and develop practical solutions
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and self-motivation with the ability to work independently in ambiguous and rapidly changing business environments
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and proactive identification of control, compliance, and operational enhancement opportunities
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, professional skepticism, and commitment to delivering high-quality work products
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, perform under pressure, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining work quality
• Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently across subsidiary locations within the Americas region
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent qualifications preferred

Education & Experience

• Associates Degree
• 5 - 8 years of direct experience in Human Resources, Benefits, and WC Administration

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Must operate desktop, computers, laptop, printer, scanners, shredders, etc.
• Constant use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Sit for 5+ hours per day
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach over shoulder, kneel, push, pull 1-3 hours per day

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position is located in the Irvine, CAoffice

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.