Benefits and Wellbeing Manager

Woodard & Curran

. Manage all benefit programs and plans, including Health & Wellbeing Plans, Integrated Disability, Leave and Absence Management programs, Retirement Plans, Life Insurance, and Voluntary Benefits .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in managing comprehensive benefits programs, including Health & Wellbeing Plans and Retirement Plans, with a strong focus on compliance, vendor management, and strategic project leadership. Proven ability to foster a healthy workplace culture and drive process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Benefits Program ManagementVendor ManagementHRIS ConfigurationCompliance KnowledgeStrong Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Benefits Program ManagementHRIS SystemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementProcess ImprovementEmployee Benefits ComplianceSelf-Insured Benefit PlansOpen Enrollment Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborative StyleRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

HRIS SystemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeCEBS Certification

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsWellbeing ProgramsLeave ManagementRetirement PlansHealth PlansCompliance RegulationsTalent ManagementStakeholder Engagement401K CommitteeWellness Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all benefit programs and plans, including Health & Wellbeing Plans, Integrated Disability, Leave and Absence Management programs, Retirement Plans, Life Insurance, and Voluntary Benefits
Address and resolve employee Benefits & Wellbeing questions
Manage the overall Well-Being Program
Manage the Benefits & Wellbeing Team and partner with the larger HR team
Lead Open Enrollment, ongoing HRIS configurations, acquisition analysis, and onboarding
Manage vendors and compliance
Lead strategy and project management
Serve as a member of the 401K Committee
Provide thought leadership on strategic direction, competitive positioning, and emerging trends
Develop and design benefits and wellness programs
Drive changes toward best practices, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement
Report to the Chief People Officer
Partner with Talent Management, Compensation & Compliance, Recruiting, Payroll, and HR Technology teams
Oversee the Benefits & Wellbeing Specialist
Inspire a healthy, inclusive wellness culture across the company

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in Benefits, or a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience
CEBS or other equivalent certification preferred
Self-insured benefit plan experience preferred
Working knowledge of HRIS systems
Strong operational execution and vendor management skills
Strong knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations regarding employment and employee benefits
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Demonstrated familiarity and understanding of Outlook or other email
Strong analytical skills
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative style
Ability to build relationships with HR business partners, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and key stakeholders
Ability to handle shifting priorities in a constantly changing organization