What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Benefits position at Inland Empire Health Plan?
Overview
What you can expect!
Find joy in serving others with IEHP! We welcome you to join us in “healing and inspiring the human spirit” and to pivot from a “job” opportunity to an authentic experience!
The Manager, Benefits is responsible for the administration and management of comprehensive employee benefit programs, including health, life, disability, retirement, wellness, and recognition initiatives. This role ensures effective communication and education of benefits offerings through materials, events, and digital platforms, while serving as a trusted resource for team member inquiries and issue resolution. The Manager oversees vendor and broker relationships, contract compliance, and billing accuracy, while maintaining adherence to federal and state regulations such as ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA. Additionally, this position leads a team, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and aligns benefits strategies with organizational objectives. The Manager continuously evaluates industry trends to recommend enhancements, ensures audit readiness, and safeguards the confidentiality of team member data.
Commitment to Quality: The IEHP Team is committed to incorporate IEHP’s Quality Program goals including, but not limited to, HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.
Additional Benefits
Perks
IEHP is not only committed to healing and inspiring the human spirit of our Members, but we also aim to match our team members with the same energy by providing prime benefits and more.
- Competitive salary
- State of the art fitness center on-site
- Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
- Life, short-term, and long-term disability options
- Career advancement opportunities and professional development
- Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
- CalPERS retirement
- 457(b) option with a contribution match
- Paid life insurance for employees
- Pet care insurance
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education & Requirement
- Minimum of six (6) years of Human Resources experience required in the benefits administration of health/welfare and retirement plans for multiple carriers. Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience or in a lead capacity in a human resources environment required.
- Experience with fully- and self-insured medical plans preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or relevant field from an accredited institution required
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution preferred
- CEBS, PHR or SPHR certification preferred
Key Qualifications
- Knowledge of California state and federal laws and human resources principles, procedures, and practices
- Deep understanding of benefits administration, plans, programs, and systems
- Knowledge and experience with CalPERS or similar pension plan preferred
- Experience with benefits administration for leave of absences is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication with critical thinking skills
- Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude
- Skilled in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills to build and enhance internal and external relationships
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to interpret and succinctly communicate information and data to various stakeholders
- Ability to demonstrate discretion, good judgment, tact, and diplomacy
- Ability to plan and set priorities
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple activities concurrently
- Ability to effectively deliver presentations in person and via virtual platforms
Start your journey towards a thriving future with IEHP and apply TODAY!
Work Model Location
This position is on a hybrid work schedule. (Monday & Friday - remote, Tuesday – Thursday onsite in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.)
Pay Range
USD $118,601.60 - USD $157,144.00 /Yr.Salary : $118,602 - $157,144