ALO · 4 days ago
Benefits Manager
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expAlo Yoga is dedicated to mindful movement and is seeking a Benefits Manager to oversee their U.S. and Canadian benefits programs. The role involves managing plan administration, compliance, vendor relationships, and strategic initiatives while providing support and guidance to employees regarding their benefits.
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Responsibilities
Plan Administration: Manage the day-to-day administration of all North America employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, 401(k), RRSP, TFSA, wellness, and other offerings
Vendor Management: Build and maintain relationships with our brokers and carriers. Negotiate renewals and contracts to ensure competitive, cost-effective, and high-quality benefit programs
Employee Communication: Develop and deliver clear, engaging communications—including open enrollment materials, new hire orientation resources, benefit promotions, and intranet content—to help employees understand and maximize their benefits
Compliance & Reporting: Ensure programs are compliant with applicable U.S. and Canadian laws and regulations (ACA, ADA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, provincial requirements, etc.). Conduct plan audits, nondiscrimination and compliance testing (including 401(k) and Section 125 plans), and prepare data for actuarial evaluations and regulatory reporting
Benefits Strategy: Partner with leadership on program design and long-term strategy. Analyze utilization, costs, and market trends to recommend enhancements
Data & Analysis: Review and analyze benefits data, utilization, and costs to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and other teams to ensure seamless benefits operations and compliance
Project Management: Lead key benefits projects such as open enrollment, health fairs, implementing new programs, enhancing systems, and supporting broader Total Rewards initiatives as needed
Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and scale benefits administration as the company grows
Absence Management: Oversee third-party leave administration, ensuring accurate tracking, compliance, and a positive employee experience
Employee Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated employee benefit issues, acting as a trusted advisor and resolving matters effectively
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
7+ years of benefits experience, with deep knowledge of U.S. programs and familiarity with Canadian programs strongly preferred
Strong understanding of federal and state regulations, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, and Medicare
Proven experience overseeing leave of absence administration
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced preferred), Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Experience with Workday is preferred
Total Rewards experience a plus
Experience with international benefits a plus, but not required
Benefits
Performance bonuses
Long term incentives
PTO policy
Many other progressive benefits
Company
ALO
We are ALO.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Holland
General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer
Brittney Bohnert
Community & Partnerships Manager
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