Bilingual (Spanish/English) Human Resources Manager, Benefits & Wellbeing

HR Benefits & Wellbeing Manager Reports To: Director, Human Resources Full-Time $80,000 - $115,000 DOE Position Overview This role leads the design and delivery of employee benefits, leave administration, wellbeing programming, and retirement plan oversight for a growing, multi-site organization. Partnering closely with HR site leaders and internal wellbeing champions, the Benefits & Wellbeing Manager oversees benefits and leave staff and is accountable for self-funded health plan support, 401(k) governance, open enrollment, employee communications, and compliant leave and accommodation practices across a diverse, bilingual workforce. We are seeking a hands-on HR leader who combines deep California leave knowledge, benefits expertise, strong judgment, and fluent English/Spanish communication. Key Responsibilities Set and lead the organization's benefits strategy across health & welfare, retirement, wellness, and self-funded medical programs. Manage annual open enrollment end to end, including carrier and vendor oversight, broker partnerships, and RFP processes. Oversee 401(k) governance and compliance, including Form 5500 filings, plan audits, and nondiscrimination testing. Administer federal and state leave programs, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and the ADA interactive process, across multiple states. Serve as the primary liaison to third-party leave administrators on claim handling and return-to-work clearances. Maintain full compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and DOL regulations. Design and deliver wellbeing programming, from health campaigns and wellness events to engagement surveys. Manage employee recognition programs and an education/scholarship program. Supervise leave-of-absence and benefits staff, and build benefits fluency across the broader People team. Develop benefits dashboards and reporting to inform leadership decision-making. Required Qualifications 5+ years of progressive HR experience concentrated in enterprise-level benefits and wellbeing. Demonstrated multi-state benefits administration with command of state-specific leave law. Bilingual English/Spanish, able to read, write, speak, and translate fluently (required). Proficiency with HRIS platforms and advanced Excel skills. Strong analytical, written, verbal, and public-speaking skills. Solid working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment law, with particular depth in California leave. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with sound judgment and discretion handling confidential information. Able to work both independently and collaboratively across departments. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience administering self-funded health plans. Experience with ADP Workforce Now. Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. CEBS, CBP, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification. Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required). Schedule & Work Environment Full-time On-site, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended or weekend hours as business needs require. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.