Benefits Manager Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in California

A Benefits Manager in the human resources industry is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing corporate benefits programs, policies, and procedures. They manage compensation and benefits packages, ensuring they are competitive and compliant with legal requirements. They are also responsible for negotiating with vendors and brokers for services such as health insurance. They often manage wellness programs and retirement plans. They analyze current benefits trends to estimate impact on the company and its employees, and ensure that program implementation goes smoothly by coordinating with the HR and other relevant departments.

Important skills for a Benefits Manager include excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with HR software like HRIS or HRMS. Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws is crucial. Many Benefits Managers hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, and some roles may require a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification. Before becoming a Benefits Manager, a person might work as a Human Resources Generalist, Compensation and Benefits Specialist, or Human Resources Manager.

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HR Benefits Coordinator

  • Mission Linen Supply
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 8 hours ago

enrollment materials Coordinate and track Leave of Absence (LOA) records in the company HRIS Maintain strict confidentiality of all employee information and medical details in compliance with HIPAA...

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LEAD PAYROLL & BENEFITS SPECIALIST-Open to current Snowline JUSD employees only.

  • Snowline Joint Unified
  • Phelan, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Phelan, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Snowline Joint Unified See attachment on original job posting Applicants must demonstrate a minimum typing speed of 40 net words per minute (WPM). Accepted certificates must be issued by a school...

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Senior Compensation Manager

  • Visa
  • Foster City, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Collaborate with regional stakeholders and partners to manage project milestones, address challenges, and ensure successful delivery of compensation planning initiatives globally....

Hybrid

Office/HR/Payroll Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 hours ago

RT Restaurant Group, the team behind RICH TABLE, RT Rotisserie, and RT Bistro, is seeking an experienced and highly organized HR, Payroll & Office Manager to support our growing restaurant group....

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Payroll Manager - Remote (Irvine, CA)

  • Onedigital
  • Irvine, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Plays a key role in annual open enrollment process....

Remote

Account Manager - Employee Benefits

  • Lockton
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Initiate communications, and open enrollment activities to ensure a successful renewal process, along with supporting implementation....

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Accounting & Compensation Manager

  • AppleOne
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications 35+ years of experience in accounting, payroll, or compensation analysis Strong understanding of general ledger processes, reconciliations, and multi-entity environments Experience...

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Benefits Manager

  • Posted June 1, 2026
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 1 day ago

Open Enrollment & Vendor Management Lead annual open enrollment and benefit renewal processes. Evaluate the marketplace to ensure benefit and rates remain competitive and cost-effective....

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VP, Senior Payroll Manager

  • Solomon Page Group
  • Glendale, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are assisting a publicly traded company with their search for a VP, Senior Payroll Manager. This position is onsite located in Glendale, CA. Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 Responsibilities:...

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HR Benefits Manager

  • Posted June 1, 2026
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 2 days ago

Open Enrollment & Vendor Management Lead annual open enrollment and benefit renewal processes. Evaluate the marketplace to ensure benefit and rates remain competitive and cost-effective....

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Employee Benefits Manager

  • ACWA JPIA
  • Roseville, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 2 days ago

We are proud of our supportive, collaborative workplace and are excited to welcome a new Employee Benefits Manager to our Employee Benefits team in Roseville, CA....

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Benefits Specialist

  • Torrance Unified School District
  • Torrance, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 3 days ago

enrollment; maintain records and inventory of benefit materials and literature for distribution to employees....

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Client Relationship Manager, Employee Benefits - IAS, West

  • BRP Group, Inc.
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago

Manage the client service calendar, including onboarding, renewals, open enrollment preparation, compliance updates, and delivery of required plan documentation....

Hybrid

Workday Benefits Analyst

  • Healthcare IT Leaders, LLC
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago

Consultant Advisor, ERP Alyssa Eilers is recruiting this position. email me linkedin Engagement Type: Contract or Contract-to-Hire On-site Travel: 25% to Sacramento, CA Note: Retirements is very...

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Substitute - Payroll Compensation Specialist

  • Palm Springs Unified School District
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 4 days ago

Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five...

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Benefits Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.5%
Master's Degree
28.4%
Associate's Degree
8.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
High School or GED
6.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Benefits Managers in California
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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