Benefits Manager Jobs in San Francisco, 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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Benefits Analyst

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

commuter benefits, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and other company benefit plans Partner and assist with managing relationships with third-party vendors Support team in coordinating annual Open...

Senior Benefits Manager

  • Foster City, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

As Zooxs Benefits expert, the Senior Benefits Manager will need to balance priorities of employees, managers, senior leaders, and the company....

Payroll Manager

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

employee questions regarding payroll and process payroll changes Manage tax and benefits compliance and reporting with all Federal, State, and Local payroll compliance, including tax withholding and garnishments...

Global Payroll Manager

  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Manage, mentor and coach team members and peers as needed Work closely with the Benefits Administrator to support the Open Enrollment Process annually....

US Payroll Manager

  • Belmont, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Belmont, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 days ago

with external payroll providers in all locations Drive, review and audit work performed by your function, including auditing payroll data, ensuring accurate wages, tax withholdings, deductions, and garnishments...

Manager-Benefits - Human Resources - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Manages the various employee benefit programs, including but not limited to life and health insurance, disability, defined benefit and defined contribution deferred compensation plans pension,...

Group Benefits Specialist

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Assist with and/or participate in annual open enrollment meetings, health fairs, and webinars. Collect new client information and accurately record into HIB client management system....

Payroll & Benefits Analyst

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 22 days ago

. - Prepare and submit necessary paperwork for tax deductions, benefits, and garnishments. - Analyze compensation-related data, such as wages and bonuses. - Manage payroll transactions (e. g., via e-banking...

Employee Benefits Account Manager

  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Conducting annual open enrollment meetings, health fairs and webinars as needed. Collecting new client information for HIB technology offerings....

Remote Benefits Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 28 days ago

We are seeking a Benefits Manager to join our Remote team. We work with all major organizations across the US including our nations Veterans....

Remote Work

Employee Benefits Account Manager

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Conducting annual open enrollment meetings, health fairs and webinars as needed. Collecting new client information for HIB technology offerings....

Centralized Payroll Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Responsible for administration of garnishments and tracking all returned or stopped garnishment payments....

Payroll Manager

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the largest medical challenges of our time. Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for...

Benefits Supervisor

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Own the open enrollment process. Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions. Provide training and support to management and employees....

Senior Workers Compensation Specialist

  • Berkeley, CA (9 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (9 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Basic Function and Representative Duties BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned Manager, perform a variety of specialized and analytical duties involved in Workers Compensation claims...

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.


Highest Education Level

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



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