Health Benefits Manager

ConnectPoint Search Group

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Sacramento is seeking a Health Benefits Manager to oversee health and wellness benefits programs. This role requires over 10 years of experience in benefits administration, including a senior leadership role. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of CalPERS operations and self-funded plans. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary ranging from $120K to $130K per year.

Qualifications

10+ years in group benefits administration, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
Experience in self-funded benefit plans.
Strong knowledge of CalPERS operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

Design and lead long-term benefit strategies aligned with organization goals.
Oversee annual open enrollment.
Monitor industry trends and legislative updates.

Skills

10+ years in group benefits administration

Strong knowledge of health, dental, LTD plans

Experience with insurance contracts

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong leadership and negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Health Benefits Manager for an organization located in the Sacramento area. This role will provide executive-level oversight of key benefits programs – including health, dental, disability, and optional insurance plans. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance across all operations, while serving as the go-to expert on benefit strategy and execution.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Core duties and responsibilities

Design and lead long-term benefit strategies aligned with organization goals.
Oversee annual open enrollment and collaborate with consultants on plan design.
Monitor industry trends and legislative updates to inform decisions.
Lead audits to ensure eligibility, accuracy, and timely payments.
Direct staffing, scheduling, and performance management.
Serve as a liaison for vendors, carriers, and external stakeholders.
Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Required skills and qualifications

10+ years in group benefits administration, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
Must have experience in self-funded benefit plans
Strong knowledge of health, dental, LTD plans, and CalPERS operations.
Experience with insurance contracts, summary plan descriptions, and state compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and benefits administration systems.
Strong leadership, team building, and negotiation skills.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is from $120K to $130K, depending on experience.

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For immediate consideration, please apply online. If you have any questions about the position or your candidacy, please contact Danica Edgar at danica@cpsg.com.

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About ConnectPoint Search Group

ConnectPoint Search Group provides Professional Search and Contract Staffing solutions in the fields of Accounting & Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Administrative. We are locally rooted in the Sacramento Region and, with over two decades of solution-rich industry experience, our success for connecting talented professionals with the best positions at the best companies is unrivaled. We are the Sacramento Region’s Premier Boutique Search & Staffing Firm.

Getting connected starts with us. www.cpsg.com

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