HR Benefits Manager

Details:

• Onsite in Irvine, CA
• Pay rate: $40 - 42/hour
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm 
• Temp to hire opportunity
• HR Benefit experience required 

Job Description:

• Oversees the administration of Benefits and Worker's Compensation, collaborating with stakeholders to develop and communicate comprehensive health, welfare, and retirement plans.
• Ensures prompt reporting and documentation of injuries while continuously evaluating programs for cost-saving opportunities and competitive advantages.
• Designs, implements, and manages benefit plans such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and 401(k), while staying abreast of industry trends and regulations.
• Drives annual open enrollment initiatives across multiple locations, managing day-to-day benefits operations and communications effectively.
• Manages Worker's Compensation and Leave of Absence programs, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements and maintaining a strong partnership with benefits brokers for plan negotiations.
• Provides expert guidance on benefits policies, conducts regular audits for data accuracy, and oversees workers' compensation claims administration.
• Reviews and approves employee leave requests, updates HRIS systems accordingly, and supports employees throughout the leave process.
• Collaborates with organizational development for wellness event planning, maintains meticulous employee files, and ensures timely compliance reporting and invoice processing.

Skills/Experience:

• 6-9 years of Benefits experience
• Extensive experience managing benefits administration for a midsize organization.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations impacting employee benefits, including ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, and COBRA compliance.
• Proficient in MS Excel at an intermediate level, with additional skills in MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Proven self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in project management with meticulous attention to detail.
• Bachelors Degree preferred

*Wollborg Michelson Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We ensure job offers are made based of one’s employment experience, skills, and qualifications, regardless of race, gender, ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law. All applicants must furnish proper identification to prove their legal right to work in the US upon a job offer. We participate in E-Verify to confirm one’s right to work in the US. Wollborg Michelson Recruiting does not provide sponsorship for an employment-based visa status.