Manager, Employee Benefits & Wellness Full Time

Our client, a well-known media company based in studio City, is seeking a Manager of Employee Benefits and Wellness to join their team! This role is accountable for daily execution of all employee benefit plans including administration, maintenance, and communication. The manager functions as a subject matter expert on all employee leaves and guides colleagues through all relevant processes and interactions with insurance providers.

Total Comp: $95,000-115,000 (based on experience level) + Bonus

Location: Studio City, CA – Hybrid Schedule, 3 days per week onsite

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accountable for the implementation and administration of all wellness, health and welfare insurance programs, enrollment census, ACA compliance and savings plans.
• Assists in the negotiation of coverage services and costs with carriers, brokers, and 401K providers to ensure excellent service and competitive rates.
• Responsible for guiding employees through all relevant leave entitlements and benefits and completing required internal processes including liaison with Payroll.
• Leads the execution of annual Open Enrollment including provision of relevant training and coaching programs.
• Leads all aspects of leave (FMLA/CFRA) and workers’ compensation programs including case management as well as investigations into all reported workers’ compensation claims.
• Responsible for developing, naturing and promoting a culture of care including publicizing resources and avenues for mental and physical wellness and support.
• Completes and analyze market surveys and benchmark benefits to ensure appropriate and competitive offerings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• Undergraduate degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or a minimum of 8 years HR experience within an Entertainment, Media, or Creative Industry organization.
• Five years focused employee benefits and wellness with 3 years at a manger level.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICS 

• Substantive demonstrable knowledge in benefits administration and related laws and regulations
• Ability to partner with colleagues at all levels of the organization, providing pragmatic guidance and counsel focused on delivering business success
• Demonstrated ability to take a consultancy approach, listening to other suggestions and ideas with a focus on developing and maintaining successful and collaborative relationships, both internally and externally, in order to achieve required results
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex information to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrability ability to act as a trusted partner when dealing with sensitive and confidential information related to compensation, wellbeing, or other HR matters.
• Outstanding time management and project management skills

Rate/Salary: 100,000