Mental Health America · 1 month ago
HR Benefits and Safety Manager
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expMental Health Systems, Inc. is focused on improving lives through client-centered care and core values of People, Culture, and Growth. The HR Benefits and Safety Manager is responsible for managing employee benefits programs and ensuring organizational health and safety compliance while providing support to employees and maintaining regulatory standards.
Health CareMedicalMental HealthWellness
Responsibilities
Serve as TURN’s subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now Benefits module
Maintain all benefits plans, eligibility rules, rates, and configurations within ADP
Oversee Open Enrollment build, testing, communications, and post-enrollment audits
Validate payroll deductions, resolve discrepancies, and prevent duplicate deductions
Reconcile benefit invoices monthly (medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, EAP, etc.)
Process qualifying life events, new hire enrollments, and terminations in accordance with plan rules
Provide employee support regarding benefits, eligibility, claims, and vendor escalations
Coordinate COBRA notifications with third-party administrators
Ensure compliance with ACA, HIPAA, Section 125, and other federal/state regulations
Manage the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and all written safety programs
Oversee compliance with Cal/OSHA, SB 553 (Workplace Violence Prevention), Bloodborne Pathogens, Heat Illness, and other regulatory requirements
Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs and submit reports as required
Process and track workplace injuries, coordinate care with Concentra/TPA, and monitor work restrictions and modified duty
Facilitate root-cause investigations and required documentation
Conduct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and ergonomic evaluations
Partner with Facilities on environmental safety, fire drills, and corrective actions
Manage Safety Committee operations and reporting
Track and manage mandatory health, safety, and compliance training via Relias
Ensure all staff complete required annual and role-specific training
Partner with program leadership to improve training completion rates
Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure access at all sites
Support HR in evaluation cycles, onboarding compliance, and documentation integrity
Provide first-level support for low-risk employee relations issues
Support onboarding tasks including benefits orientation
Manage leave of absence intake, tracking, and return-to-work coordination
Manage accommodation requests and interactive process
Maintain accurate employee files and compliance documentation
Generate routine and ad-hoc HR reports, including benefits utilization and safety metrics
Collaborate with HR Analyst and HR leadership on process automation and efficiency improvements
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in HR, Benefits Administration, Safety, or related field
Expert-level proficiency in ADP Workforce Now Benefits Administration (build, configuration, audits, OE setup)
Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA, workplace safety requirements, and workers' compensation processes
Demonstrated ability to manage complex data, audits, and compliance documentation
Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Preferred
Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or multi-site nonprofit environments
Professional certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or safety certifications)
Company
Mental Health America
Mental Health America is a non-profit treatment and advocacy agency for people who have mental disorders and diseases.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3.5MKey Investors
Elevance Health FoundationFoellinger Foundation
2022-10-20Grant· $3.5M
2019-12-17Grant
Leadership Team
Theresa Nguyen
Chief Program Officer ; VP of Reseach and Innovation
Recent News
2025-10-23
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