Benefits Manager Jobs in Fremont, CA

A Benefits Manager in the human resources industry is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing corporate benefits programs, policies, and procedures. They manage compensation and benefits packages, ensuring they are competitive and compliant with legal requirements. They are also responsible for negotiating with vendors and brokers for services such as health insurance. They often manage wellness programs and retirement plans. They analyze current benefits trends to estimate impact on the company and its employees, and ensure that program implementation goes smoothly by coordinating with the HR and other relevant departments.

Important skills for a Benefits Manager include excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with HR software like HRIS or HRMS. Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws is crucial. Many Benefits Managers hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, and some roles may require a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification. Before becoming a Benefits Manager, a person might work as a Human Resources Generalist, Compensation and Benefits Specialist, or Human Resources Manager.

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Senior Benefits Specialist

  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Job Description Reporting to the Senior Benefits Manager, the Senior Benefits Specialist will be an integral part of the Total Rewards team at Guardant....

Payroll Manager - Remote

  • Fremont, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 1 day ago

Killer opportunity for first-class payroll talent Who we are: Engine Room serves as the finance and accounting nerve center for the West Coast's smartest venture-backed life science start-ups....

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Benefits & Payroll Manager, Supira Medical

  • Los Gatos, CA (23 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (23 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 1 day ago

In-depth knowledge of employment laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. Proficiency in payroll software and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)....

Senior Manager, Benefits - United States & Canada

  • Los Gatos, CA (23 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (23 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and...

Benefits Specialist

  • Campbell, CA (19 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (19 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 5 days ago

enrollment activities including reviewing communications and enrollment system testing Support leave of absence administration cases, including general administration, and compliance with applicable...

VP/Payroll Manager

  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 8 days ago

VP/Payroll Manager Posting Date: 4/9/2025 Location: San Jose (on-site) Requisition #: HBC 25-19 Department: Finance Job Summary: The VP/Payroll Manager is responsible for compiling and maintaining...

Sr. Compensation Manager

  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Req ID: 26445 About Supermicro: Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data,...

Senior Program Manager, Benefits Transformation

  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 9 days ago

About Zscaler Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe...

Benefits Analyst III - Departmental Promotional Only

  • San Mateo, CA (18 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (18 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 11 days ago

The Human Services Agency is currently looking for qualified candidates for the Benefits Analyst III (BA III) position. Under general supervision the Benefits Analyst III will perform a variety of...

Total Rewards Manager

  • Livermore, CA (19 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (19 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 15 days ago

enrollment, health and welfare programs, retirement plans, and more; including design, implementation and all communications Continuously evaluate and enhance our Compensation and Benefit offerings...

Office & Payroll Manager

  • Fremont, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 16 days ago

Immediate need for an Office & Payroll Manager to join this Accounting Firm in the Fremont area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a wide range of responsibilities in a small...

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

  • Dublin, CA (11 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (11 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 18 days ago

, payroll taxes 941, 940's Must be experienced with benefit Administration, including 401K's, monthly reports, open enrollment, Abiliyt to work with 3rd party insurance providers Intermediate Excel,...

Benefits Manager

  • San Ramon, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Aston Carter Benefits Manager in San Ramon , California Are you someone that has a strong understanding of benefits management? Apply today to join a team that is looking for someone like you....

Payroll Manager

  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Job Title: Payroll Supervisor Location: San Leandro, CA Position Type: Direct Hire Salary: $115K Key Responsibilities: Manage a team of 5 Payroll Specialists with a focus on back-office accounting...

Compensation & Benefits Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Compensation & Benefits Manager remote type Onsite locations US-California-Palo Alto time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R104609 Business Unit The S3 HR and Management...

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Fremont, CA

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Highest Education Level

Benefits Managers in Fremont, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.2%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
8.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.3%
High School or GED
6.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Benefits Managers in Fremont, CA
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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