Senior Benefits Strategy Manager

Octa, LLC; Orange (CA); Híbrido; USD 136.000 - 187.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

OCTA in Orange, CA is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager – Section Manager III to lead the design, administration, and delivery of employee benefit programs, including health, pension, leaves, and wellness, with a focus on compliance and cost effectiveness.

You will mentor the Benefits staff, manage vendor relationships and Workday reporting, and partner with legal counsel to align plans with strategy and budget, reporting to the HR strategy team.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of six years of professional HR experience in benefits design and administration, including three years of management experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits strategy, plan design, administration, compliance, and cost management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of OCTA’s employee benefit programs.
• Oversee health and welfare benefits, pension, deferred compensation, leaves of absence, wellness, and other employee programs.
• Lead, develop, and mentor Benefits staff while establishing priorities and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Evaluate benefit plans, market trends, utilization, and costs and recommend strategies that balance competitive benefits with fiscal responsibility.
• Ensure benefit programs, policies, and procedures comply with applicable federal and state requirements.
• Oversee benefit vendors, third-party administrators, contracts, audits, and performance.
• Partner with legal counsel, consultants, carriers, and other providers on plan design and administration.
• Oversee benefits administration and reporting within Workday and ensure accurate benefit and census data.
• Develop and manage the section budget and prepare recommendations and Board actions related to benefit programs and contracts.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior management and resolve complex or sensitive benefit issues

Conocimientos

Benefits design

Strategic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field

Herramientas

Workday HRIS

Descripción del empleo

OCTA in Orange, CA is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager – Section Manager III to lead the design, administration, and delivery of employee benefit programs, including health, pension, leaves, and wellness, with a focus on compliance and cost effectiveness.

You will mentor the Benefits staff, manage vendor relationships and Workday reporting, and partner with legal counsel to align plans with strategy and budget, reporting to the HR strategy team.