Southland Industries · 4 months ago
Senior Benefits Specialist
Garden Grove, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expSouthland Industries is a company focused on creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. They are seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to support the design, administration, and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness while engaging with employees and vendors.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the administration of health, welfare, and retirement programs, including 401(k) and self-insured health plans
Support financial modeling and cost analysis of benefits programs, including trend reviews and benchmarking
Collaborate with Finance and brokers to evaluate self-insured program performance, stop-loss coverage, and claims experience
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA
Maintain strong relationships with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to ensure quality service delivery
Assist with open enrollment planning, communications, and employee education initiatives
Serve as a resource for employee inquiries, helping resolve complex issues or escalations
Contribute to developing benefits communications, including presentations, guides, and employee tools
Provide reporting and analysis on benefits utilization and cost trends to HR and Finance leadership
Support benefits integration activities during mergers or acquisitions
Work closely with HR, Accounting, and Finance teams to align benefits data with business needs
Participate in cross-functional projects related to total rewards, wellness, and employee engagement
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of self-insured health plans and related financial aspects
Strong understanding of retirement and health insurance programs
Solid grasp of federal and state benefits compliance requirements
Ability to analyze benefits data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations
Effective communication skills to translate complex information for employees
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, or related field required
5–7 years of experience in benefits administration, with some exposure to self-insured programs and financial planning
Preferred
Professional certification (CEBS, CBP) preferred but not required
Experience in construction, engineering, or related industries is a plus
Benefits
401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Income Protection Insurance
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses
Company
Southland Industries
Nation leading MEP building systems experts providing innovative, practical results for your engineering, construction, and energy needs.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ted Lynch
CEO
Alechia L.
Human Resources Business Partner
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