13th March, 2026
U.S. Benefits Manager (Full-Time, Hybrid)
San Diego, CA
This role owns the day-to-day administration and ongoing strategy for U.S. employee benefit programs. You will ensure plans are compliant, competitive, and financially sound, while delivering a strong employee experience through clear communication, education, and high quality vendor support. This position manages programs representing meaningful annual spend and requires a hands on, detail driven approach with strong analytical judgment.
Responsibilities: - Administer benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness offerings.
- Own vendor management including service performance, contracts, renewals, and issue resolution.
- Lead annual open enrollment planning, execution, employee communications, and data accuracy.
- Conduct periodic market benchmarking and recommend updates to maintain competitiveness.
- Maintain governance documentation for audits, renewals, and compliance testing.
- Monitor legislative and industry changes impacting benefits and translate requirements into practical action plans.
- Track benefit costs, utilization, and trends to identify savings opportunities and plan enhancements.
- Recommend plan design and vendor changes that improve cost efficiency, employee outcomes, and overall value.
- Serve as the U.S. benefits subject matter expert and provide guidance to managers and employees.
- Contribute to Total Rewards initiatives and policy development as assigned.
- Coordinate renewals, plan design reviews, compliance activities, benchmarking, and cost analyses.
- Create a year round benefits communication approach that improves benefits literacy and plan usage.
- Improve the employee journey for key life events including onboarding, leaves of absence, and family status changes.
- Provide high touch support for complex claims and sensitive situations, helping employees navigate resources and resolve disputes effectively.
- Gather feedback through pulse surveys and other listening methods, then use insights to inform future plan enhancements.
Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- 3+ years of progressive benefits experience with primary focus on U.S. benefits.
- Proven success managing vendors, budgets, renewals, and compliance processes.
- Experience partnering with external benefits consultants.
- Strong working knowledge of related regulations.
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working in HRIS and vendor platforms.
- Fluent English required, Spanish preferred or willingness to develop.
Benefits - Competitive base salary starting at $85,000
- Performance-based bonus
- Health insurance (medical)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (vacation, sick days, personal days)
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
ttg Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recruiting agency. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and any additional screenings required by our client. We are dedicated to maintaining a professional, safe, and respectful workplace for all.
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