Total Rewards / Benefits Manager (HR)

Mission Healthcare•San Diego, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mission Healthcare, a leading home health and hospice company, is seeking a Total Rewards / Benefits Manager to oversee the design and administration of health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs. This role involves evaluating vendor relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, establishing metrics for program effectiveness, and leading the total rewards team. The position also requires collaboration with Finance on budgeting and serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The company emphasizes a culture of compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service (CARES), and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field
5–8 years of experience in benefits or total rewards
Strong analytical and Excel skills
Experience with HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred)
Working knowledge of benefits regulations
Strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities
Expertise in quality improvement methodologies and regulatory compliance
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Data-driven decision-making and performance management
Experience with EMR-preferably Homecare Homebase, understanding analytics and key insights and interpretation of data
Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel
Ability to market aggressively and deal tactfully with customers and the community
Knowledge of corporate business management

Nice To Haves

Experience with EMR-preferably Homecare Homebase

Responsibilities

Oversee design and administration of health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs
Evaluate and optimize vendor relationships and benefits offerings for cost and employee value
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, etc.)
Establish metrics and dashboards to measure effectiveness of total rewards programs (e.g., cost, participation, ROI, turnover impact)
Ensure governance, compliance, and audit readiness across all programs
Lead and develop the total rewards team (benefits, payroll where applicable)
Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and expense planning
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and the executive team
Supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel
Market aggressively and deal tactfully with customers and the community
Manage corporate business operations