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Benefits & Leaves Manager

📍 Hybrid – South San Francisco, CA

💰 $110,000 – $115,000 annually

A California-based organization dedicated to serving its community is seeking a Benefits & Leaves Manager to oversee employee benefits, leave programs, accommodations, and workers' compensation administration. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys managing details, mentoring staff, and ensuring employees receive accurate and timely support throughout their employment journey.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the full scope of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, retirement, and wellness plans.
• Lead all leave-related processes—family, medical, disability, and state-specific leaves—with a focus on compliance and consistency.
• Oversee ADA/FEHA accommodations and coordinate return-to-work programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with benefit carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators.
• Support HR compliance initiatives, reporting, and audits across benefits and leave functions.
• Coach and develop HR team members to ensure exceptional service delivery and process efficiency.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (HR or Benefits certification preferred).
• 3+ years managing benefits and leave programs, with 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FMLA, CFRA, ADA, FEHA, COBRA, ERISA, ACA, and related regulations.
• Experience supporting a multi-site workforce; nonprofit or service-based experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

Why This Opportunity:

• Hybrid schedule with 2 onsite days per week.
• Collaborative, values-driven HR team focused on supporting employees and driving positive impact.
• Competitive pay, generous benefits, and long-term career growth potential.

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