Lead, People Operations, Benefits

110 Magnite, Inc.US; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Generous Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Equity & ESPP

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Magnite, a leading independent sell-side advertising platform, seeks a Lead, People Operations, Benefits in Los Angeles, CA. Hybrid schedule with two remote days and three on-site days supports a dynamic, data‑driven benefits program across the US.

The role manages day‑to‑day benefits administration, compliance, budgeting, and coordination with FP&A and accounting. Strong Excel skills and Workday Benefits experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in human resources and benefits experience.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in benefits administration.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and the ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, summarize findings, and present information clearly and accurately.
• Exceptional customer service capabilities.
• Experience with self‑funded benefit plans preferred.
• Knowledge of Workday Benefits module preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and communicate Magnite’s benefit policies, programs, and initiatives for the US.
• Manage the budget for annual benefit costs; negotiate policies with carriers and brokers during annual open enrollment.
• Conduct and prepare annual FSA plan nondiscrimination testing, ACA filing, and manage the distribution of regulatory notices.
• Maintain and track changes to enrollments for life events and healthcare waivers.
• Oversee COBRA administration.
• Reconcile benefits invoices, provide adjustments for payroll processing, and manage headcount premium costs.

Skills

Excel

Workday Benefits

Benefits specialization

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Project & change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/benefits

Tools

Workday Benefits

Job description

Lead, People Operations, Benefits Los Angeles, CA Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office) At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus. Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats ,including CTV / streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!

About this team

Magnite’s People Operations team is looking for an individual to manage US benefits offerings, communicate and implement wellness and health education initiatives, and maintain employee benefits in our HRIS. Benefit programs include, but are not limited to, group health/medical/dental coverage, critical illness, hospital indemnity, life and disability insurances, HSA/FSA, wellness programs, commuter, 401(k) retirement plans, and leaves of absence.

This role reports to the Senior Director, People Operations. This hands‑on role manages day‑to‑day processing and employee inquiries.

In this role you will

• Administer and communicate Magnite’s benefit policies, programs, and initiatives for the US
• Manage the budget for annual benefit costs; negotiate policies with carriers and brokers during annual open enrollment
• Conduct and prepare annual FSA plan nondiscrimination testing, ACA filing, and manage the distribution of regulatory notices
• Maintain and track changes to enrollments for life events and healthcare waivers
• Oversee COBRA administration
• Reconcile benefits invoices, provide any adjustments for payroll processing, and employee headcount premium costs insurance
• Participate in external partner benefits surveys to analyze and determine Magnite’s competitive position in employee benefits and to ensure programs are relevant and current to today’s trends and practices
• Manage benefit plan change configurations within Workday; test and deploy integrations required to meet business requirements
• Ensure benefits programs comply with legal requirements
• Partner with Magnite’s FP&A and accounting team on cost and plan inquiries while providing monthly or quarterly schedules as needed
• Participate in special projects, analysis, culture building, and ad hoc reporting as needed

We’re looking for someone with

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in human resources and benefits experience
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in benefits administration
• Strong proficiency in Excel and the ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, summarize findings, and present information clearly and accurately.
• Exceptional customer service capabilities
• Experience with self‑funded benefit plans preferred
• Knowledge and experience with the Workday Benefits module preferred
• M&A and benefits integration experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations for employee benefits and leaves of absence
• Strategic, analytical thinker who consistently challenges the status quo and is able to comfortably make sound recommendations using data in a complex, ambiguous, and changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast‑paced environment
• Project & change management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organization and demonstrate a strong commitment to a team environment.

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One
• Generous Time Off
• Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
• Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Family‑Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Cell Phone Subsidy
• Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement

Company Culture

We believe collaboration is essential to success. Magnite’s hybrid schedule includes two days worked remotely (Monday and Friday) and three days on‑site (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Our offices provide catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training and development, and office events to support your work week. We also understand you have appointments, families, hobbies, and other commitments. Magnite strives to maintain a healthy work/life integration for all employees so you can bring your best every day - both at work and at home.

• Community Service and Volunteer Events
• Company-Matched Charitable Contributions
• Mental Health Support
• Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework
• Culture and Inclusion Programs
• Bonusly
• Peer‑to‑Peer Recognition Program

About Us

The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile‑high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. In California and New York the base salary range for this position is: $115,000 - $122,000 in addition to an annual variable bonus based on performance and company equity (NASDAQ: MGNI). For Los Angeles‑based applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The material job duties of this specific job position for which Magnite reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship include: Having access to the Company’s Confidential Information or trade secrets including data related to customers, clients, vendors, business partners, or suppliers Work with cross teams to access datasets, databases, formulas, algorithms, tools, products, prototypes, systems applications, and technologies in any stage of development Magnite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

We aim to incorporate a wide range of voices into our Magnite culture, cultivating an environment where employees feel welcomed, cared for, and encouraged to freely share ideas. We are committed to employee growth, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. We invest in Magnite’s local communities. We seek talent from all backgrounds to champion corporate values of seeing the big picture and being catalysts of change.

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