Benefits Manager Jobs in Los Gatos, 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 (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 23 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 (23 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (23 miles from Los Gatos, 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....

Remote Work

Benefits & Payroll Manager, Supira Medical

  • Los Gatos, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Gatos, 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Gatos, 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 (4 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (4 miles from Los Gatos, 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 (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, 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 (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, 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 (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, 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...

Office & Payroll Manager

  • Fremont, CA (23 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (23 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 17 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...

Benefits Specialist

  • Santa Cruz, CA (14 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (14 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Job Summary Supports the Benefits Manager with the administration of SCSC benefit, leave and accommodations programs....

Benefits Coordinator - Corp Morgan Hill, CA

  • Morgan Hill, CA (20 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Morgan Hill, CA (20 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 18 days ago

. • Work with benefits brokers to coordinate year-end open enrollment efforts. • Prepare and maintain employee files, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality, including benefit deductions...

Compensation & Benefits Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, 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...

Sr Manager, Compensation

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving...

Benefits Analyst

  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Delivers presentations to employees for new hire benefits orientation and Open Enrollment....

Benefits Manager

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

What You'll Do: This role designs, implements, and manages comprehensive global benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and time-off policies Administer and manage employee...

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Los Gatos, CA

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Highest Education Level

Benefits Managers in Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, CA
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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