Director, Enterprise Benefits & Leave Strategy

Ultimate Staffing Services; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services in Irvine, CA seeks a Director of Benefits and Leave Administration to lead enterprise-wide programs for a large workforce. You will manage health and welfare plans, oversee leave programs, drive renewals, ensure ERISA/ACA compliance, and guide vendor partnerships.

This role requires 10+ years in benefits, 5+ years of leadership, and strongExcel/analytical capabilities. You will influence strategy, lead a team, and support growth initiatives in a direct-hire, on-site

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive benefits and leave administration experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing enterprise benefits programs.
• Experience with self-funded and fully insured healthcare plans.
• Deep knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, USERRA.
• Strong vendor management, compliance, analytics, and reporting experience.
• Experience supporting large, multi-state employee populations.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, administration, and improvement of health and welfare benefits programs.
• Oversee all leave programs including FMLA, ADA, paid family, military, and workers' comp.
• Direct annual benefits renewals and open enrollment processes.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA and related regulations.
• Manage vendor relationships, broker partnerships, contracts, and service performance.
• Analyze claims data, utilization trends, and benefit costs to drive improvements.
• Lead and develop a high-performing benefits and leave team.
• Advise executive leadership on benefits strategy and employee experience initiatives.
• Support M&A activity and organizational growth initiatives.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leadership

ERISA knowledge

ACA/COBRA/HIPAA knowledge

FMLA/ADA/USERRA knowledge

Vendor management

Advanced Excel

Executive communication

Education

SPHR certification

CEBS certification

Advanced degree in HR/Business

Job description

Ultimate Staffing Services in Irvine, CA seeks a Director of Benefits and Leave Administration to lead enterprise-wide programs for a large workforce. You will manage health and welfare plans, oversee leave programs, drive renewals, ensure ERISA/ACA compliance, and guide vendor partnerships.

This role requires 10+ years in benefits, 5+ years of leadership, and strongExcel/analytical capabilities. You will influence strategy, lead a team, and support growth initiatives in a direct-hire, on-site