Manager, Benefits

Inland Empire Health Plans; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State of the art fitness center

Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision

Life and disability options

Career advancement opportunities

Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Account

CalPERS retirement

457(b) option

Paid life insurance

Pet care insurance

Job summary

A health management organization in Rancho Cucamonga is seeking a Manager, Benefits to oversee comprehensive employee benefit programs. Responsible for the administration of health, life, and wellness initiatives, this role requires effective communication and management of vendor relationships. Candidates should have a strong background in Human Resources with at least six years of experience in benefits administration and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Competitive salary and various perks are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of Human Resources experience in benefits administration.
• Two years of leadership experience required.
• Experience with fully- and self-insured medical plans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee benefit programs such as health, life, and retirement.
• Ensure effective communication of benefits offerings to team members.
• Oversee vendor relationships and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of California state and federal laws

Communication skills

Leadership and team management

Technical aptitude

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

CEBS, PHR or SPHR certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

What you can expect!

Find joy in serving others with IEHP! We welcome you to join us in “healing and inspiring the human spirit” and to pivot from a “job” opportunity to an authentic experience!

The Manager, Benefits is responsible for the administration and management of comprehensive employee benefit programs, including health, life, disability, retirement, wellness, and recognition initiatives. This role ensures effective communication and education of benefits offerings through materials, events, and digital platforms, while serving as a trusted resource for team member inquiries and issue resolution. The Manager oversees vendor and broker relationships, contract compliance, and billing accuracy, while maintaining adherence to federal and state regulations such as ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA. Additionally, this position leads a team, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and aligns benefits strategies with organizational objectives. The Manager continuously evaluates industry trends to recommend enhancements, ensures audit readiness, and safeguards the confidentiality of team member data.

Commitment to Quality: The IEHP Team is committed to incorporate IEHP’s Quality Program goals including, but not limited to, HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.

Perks

IEHP is not only committed to healing and inspiring the human spirit of our Members, but we also aim to match our team members with the same energy by providing prime benefits and more.

• Competitive salary
• State of the art fitness center on-site
• Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability options
• Career advancement opportunities and professional development
• Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
• CalPERS retirement
• 457(b) option with a contribution match
• Paid life insurance for employees
• Pet care insurance

Education & Requirement

• Minimum of six (6) years of Human Resources experience required in the benefits administration of health/welfare and retirement plans for multiple carriers. Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience or in a lead capacity in a human resources environment required.
  • Experience with fully- and self-insured medical plans preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or relevant field from an accredited institution required
  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution preferred
  • CEBS, PHR or SPHR certification preferred

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of California state and federal laws and human resources principles, procedures, and practices
• Deep understanding of benefits administration, plans, programs, and systems
  • Knowledge and experience with CalPERS or similar pension plan preferred
  • Experience with benefits administration for leave of absences is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication with critical thinking skills
• Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude
• Skilled in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to build and enhance internal and external relationships
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to interpret and succinctly communicate information and data to various stakeholders
• Ability to demonstrate discretion, good judgment, tact, and diplomacy
• Ability to plan and set priorities
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple activities concurrently
• Ability to effectively deliver presentations in person and via virtual platforms

Start your journey towards a thriving future with IEHP and apply TODAY!