Senior Manager, Benefits

Fremont Bank

. Drive benefits program execution and contribute to strategy, design, administration, compliance, financial management, and employee experience .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeLivermore • California • United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in benefits program execution, including strategy, design, compliance, and financial management. Proficient in managing vendor relationships, overseeing health and welfare programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Benefits Program ExecutionVendor ManagementBudget ManagementRegulatory ComplianceLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationFinancial ManagementData ManagementProgram OperationsAudits SupportHRIS PlatformsPayroll IntegrationsWellness ProgramsLeave AdministrationWorkers' Compensation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingChange ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CEBSCBPSHRM-SCPSPHR

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesTotal RewardsRegulated IndustryFinancial ServicesCalifornia Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive benefits program execution and contribute to strategy, design, administration, compliance, financial management, and employee experience
Own the annual planning, renewal, and enrollment cycles
Evaluate plan design, cost structures, eligibility, employee contributions, utilization, market trends, and regulatory changes
Prepare strategy recommendations and decision materials for executive leadership and benefit or retirement plan committees
Build, manage, and monitor the benefits budget, forecasts, cost drivers, and trends
Lead vendor evaluations, RFPs, contract negotiations, implementations, and vendor relationships
Oversee annual enrollment, quality reviews, issue resolution, and post-enrollment reconciliation
Oversee health, welfare, retirement, voluntary benefits, eligibility, enrollments, life events, beneficiary changes, terminations, and continuation coverage
Ensure accurate benefit deductions, contributions, funding files, invoices, and carrier payments
Resolve complex coverage, claims, eligibility, leave, and vendor issues while protecting employee privacy
Maintain plan documentation, procedures, employee materials, and required records
Oversee benefits systems, integrations, data feeds, testing, payroll deductions, eligibility rules, communications, and go-live readiness
Administer leave, disability, accommodations, return-to-work, and workers' compensation programs
Manage workers' compensation intake, reporting, claims, employee guidance, and carrier coordination
Lead return-to-work and transitional duty efforts
Partner with Employee Relations and Legal on accommodations and applicable laws
Monitor claims, loss trends, vendor performance, premium drivers, compliance, and program effectiveness
Implement wellness initiatives, campaigns, events, incentives, communications, and employee assistance access
Coordinate required filings, disclosures, notices, reporting, testing, audits, and corrective actions
Support benefits and retirement plan governance, fiduciary documentation, committees, and regulatory requirements
Manage brokers, consultants, carriers, third-party administrators, and benefit vendors
Partner with Legal, Risk, Information Security, Privacy, and Procurement on compliance and data protection
Lead, coach, and develop the benefits team
Establish processes, controls, documentation, cross-training, and succession planning
Advise leaders, managers, and employees on benefits programs and complex matters
Lead change management and communications for program enhancements, vendor transitions, policy updates, and enrollment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of progressive experience in benefits, total rewards, or HR
3+ years of leadership experience managing employees, vendors, projects, or cross-functional initiatives
Experience administering health and welfare, retirement, leave, disability, accommodation, workers' compensation, and wellness programs in California
Experience managing benefit budgets, renewals, annual enrollment, vendor implementations, and program operations
Experience with benefits administration systems, HRIS platforms, payroll integrations, reporting, and data management
Experience supporting audits, regulatory reporting, and governance activities
CEBS, CBP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certifications are a plus
Experience in banking, financial services, or another regulated industry preferred
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
Frequent use of a computer and other office equipment
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers
Ability to occasionally move or lift items up to 10 pounds