Manager, Human Resources Benefits

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the University’s expert on employee health and welfare benefits as well as 401(k) plans.

• Oversee benefits programs for employees located in California and other states.

• Collaborate with the benefits broker, Finance, Payroll, and HRIS teams.

• Provide guidance to HR staff in offering employee support.

• Serve as the authority on ACA, San Francisco Healthcare Security Ordinance, and University procedures.

• Supervise IRS 5500 reporting, 401(k) plan audits, non-discrimination testing, ACA reporting, and Medicare Part D notices.

• Manage 401(k) plan enrollments, loans, distributions, and vendor partnerships.

• Work alongside Payroll on benefit deductions, contributions, and repayments.

• Perform monthly enrollment reconciliations across various plans including medical, dental, vision, life, COBRA, FSAs, and others.

• Review, authorize, and facilitate payment for benefit plan billing.

• Lead the annual Open Enrollment process, encompassing planning, system configuration, employee communications, and vendor integrations.

• Maintain benefit plan documentation, employee notifications, and regulatory submissions.

• Suggest and implement process enhancements and benefit strategies that align with the University’s objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is highly preferred.

• Proven experience in managing a benefits program, including budget oversight, within a for-profit organization.

• Strong computer proficiency.

• Experience with HRIS, preferably Workday.

• Advanced skills in Excel.

• Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, coaching, and decision-making.

• Exceptional attention to detail with proven experience in auditing and compliance.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• A history of managing multiple complex projects at once.

• Comprehensive knowledge of benefit plan design and relevant federal/state regulations (HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, 401(k), Section 125).

• A customer service-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work independently and adjust to evolving business requirements in a remote setting.

• Availability to work Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.

• 401k plan options.

• Paid vacation time based on years of service (15 days' accrual at the beginning).

• Paid holidays.

• Paid sick leave.

• Commuter benefit program.

• Opportunity for full-time employees to enroll in one undergraduate course tuition-free each semester.