Center for Elders' Independence · 1 month ago
Employee Benefits Lead
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $111K/yr
5+ years expCenter for Elders’ Independence is a PACE organization that provides integrated health care services to the elderly. The Employee Benefits Lead supports the administration and delivery of employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing the employee experience.
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Responsibilities
Administer and maintain employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement savings plans
Assist with benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations including the annual open enrollment process
Educate employees on benefit offerings through presentations, one-on-one consultations, and written communications
Assists in administering all leave programs, including FMLA / CFRA, state-specific leaves, ADA accommodations, Workers Compensation, and company-sponsored leave policies. Coordinate with employees, managers, and third-party administrators to ensure timely and compliant processing; including return to work processes
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., ACA, FMLA, COBRA)
Liaise with insurance advisors, carriers and vendors to resolve issues and ensure service quality
Support open enrollment processes including system setup, communications, and troubleshooting
Conduct audits of benefits data to ensure accuracy and integrity
Prepare reports on benefits utilization, costs, and trends for HR leadership
Stay current on industry trends and regulatory changes affecting employee benefits
Administer Leave of Absence programs, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and other statutory or company-sponsored leave policies
Coordinate and manage Workers’ Compensation claims, ensuring timely reporting, communication with third-party administrators, and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field
Minimum 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, preferably in a healthcare setting
Knowledge of employee benefits laws and regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, etc.)
Proficiency in HRIS systems, benefit related technology enablement, and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to explain complex information clearly
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Preferred
CEBS or similar certification preferred
Preference for ADP, ServiceNow, and other AI enabled technologies
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement savings plans
Company
Center for Elders' Independence
Center for Elders’ Independence PACE offers comprehensive community-based medical and social care all in one bundle.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ericka Holmon
Sr. Executive Administrator to CEO
Maria E. Zamora, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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