Senior Manager, Benefits

Rosendin•San Jose, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a leadership role responsible for implementing operational excellence and benefits strategy, ensuring efficiency and compliance across the organization. This role reports directly to the Director of Compensation and Benefits and acts as a key strategic partner to the organization. The Senior Manager, Benefits will mentor the team focused upon delivering high-quality Benefits expertise and will collaborate with various Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive strategic HR initiatives. This role will require the leadership qualities of patience, persistence, professionalism, creativity, flexibility and tenacity to be successful in a fast-growing business that can be resistant to change. The Senior Manager, Benefits will become a trusted partner to the business with the proven ability to build relationships with divisional leaders and provide innovative solutions that meet evolving business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or other related profession; master’s degree preferred
Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) preferred
Minimum 12 years’ experience working in benefits-related positions
Experience in the construction industry - a plus
Familiarity with CBAs and a structured hourly workforce – a plus
Experience with deferred comp such as 401k or ESOP’s - a plus
Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Minimum of 12 years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in Benefits.
Total Rewards Expertise: Proven track record of managing and optimizing Total Rewards delivery models, including a strong understanding of HR processes, systems, and technologies.
Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute Total Rewards/HR strategies that align with business objectives and drive organizational performance.
Influence & Collaboration: Experience partnering and influencing across various levels of the organization, including senior leaders, business unit heads, and COEs.
Change Management: Proven ability to lead and manage complex organizational change efforts.
Data Analysis & Metrics: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Regulatory Compliance: In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. In depth expertise benefits principles, practices and regulations.
Expert level understanding of benefits plan design, administration and compliance.
Strong leadership skills that build and motivate high-performance, competent benefits teams
Executive level support of total rewards strategy
Advanced level analytic skills and strategic acumen
Knowledge of legislation governing benefit plans (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, PPACA).
Extensive knowledge of various benefit plan designs
Financial ability to identify and implement cost-effective programs.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Strong leadership, team management, and coaching skills.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proficiency in HRIS/TA platforms and HR technology solutions.
Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
Self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff, vendors, clients, and others

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MSOL, or equivalent) and/or relevant Benefits certifications (CBP or similar) are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and Optimize Total Rewards focusing on efficient, consistent, and compliant execution of Total Rewards processes throughout the Benefits lifecycle including vendor management, plan design, cost management, and compliance.
Modeling the characteristics of a trusted people leader, provide counsel and/or coaching to divisional and peers as well as guidance, feedback, perspective and mentorship to direct and in-direct reports in their professional development.
Define, create, execute and direct a nimble, scalable strategy to support the needs of ever-changing business.
Position the Comp & Benefits Team to partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Talent Acquisition (TA), Compensation and business leaders to understand their needs, providing guidance in executing Total Rewards strategy effectively across the regions and through the business unit levels.
Collaborate with HR Operations, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition COEs to develop and implement integrated Total Rewards processes that align with business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement within Total Rewards, identifying opportunities for process optimization, automation, and leveraging technology (including data analytics) to enhance efficiency and service quality.
Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and internal policies, as well as managing Total Rewards-related risks.
Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, inform decision-making, measure the effectiveness of Total Rewards programs and initiatives, and provide insights to senior leadership.
Lead and support change management efforts related to Total Rewards programs, organizational restructuring, mergers/acquisitions and other strategic initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption across the organization.
Champion a positive and inclusive culture that aligns with company values, fostering employee engagement and a high-performance environment.
Provides strategic direction for benefits through managers that ensure the effective execution of strategic plans and alignment to organizational objectives.