Benefits Manager Jobs in California

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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Payroll Manager

PRINCIPLE DUTIES: Maintain and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions...

US E-Internal Services-Talent-Benefits Specialist (Health & Welfare)-MK

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Support compliance activities related to Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), including the preparation of reports and filings required by federal and state agencies such as the Internal...

Payroll Manager - Remote

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 9 hours 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 Manager

  • Burbank, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Conduct open enrollment meetings, and ongoing informational sessions....

Benefits & Payroll Manager, Supira Medical

  • Los Gatos, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Los Gatos, CA
  • 11 hours ago

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

Total Rewards Manager

  • Camarillo, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Camarillo, CA
  • 14 hours ago

JOB OBJECTIVE Total Rewards Manager reports directly to and is under the direct supervision of the Chief Human Resource Officer. The Total Rewards Manager, designs, implements, and manages...

Health & Benefits Analyst

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago

As a Health and Benefits Analyst, you will contribute to a wide variety of projects involving the design, financing and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health and benefit programs. This...

Total Rewards Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Overseeing the design, implementation, and open enrollment of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, wellness initiatives, and other perks....

Benefit Coordinator

  • Upland, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Upland, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview JOB SUMMARY Researches, analyzes, evaluates, communicates, and administers the hospitals' benefit programs. Acts as Employee and family resource for all benefit related questions. MINIMUM...

Payroll Manager

  • Pasadena, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 1 day ago

An employer in Pasadena, CA is looking for a Payroll Manager to lead their payroll functions. This person will ensure payroll expenses and taxes are handled accurately and on time. This role...

Sr. Specialist, Benefits

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

enrollment process Provide necessary reports for allocation/billing charges Ensure the accuracy and compliance of all benefits-related filings Perform other duties as assigned Ability to travel up...

Payroll & Benefits Analyst

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 2 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...

Global Benefits Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago

Global Benefits Manager to join our dynamic and growing organization....

Payroll Manager (Open Until Filled)

  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 2 days ago

Imagine a school district that wins the San Diego County Academic Decathlon eight years in a row, that guarantees a college education to entire grade levels of children and where students excel in...

Senior Manager, Benefits - United States & Canada

  • Los Gatos, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA
  • 2 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...

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in California

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


Highest Education Level

Benefits Managers in California 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 California
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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