Job Description

Job Description

As the Benefits & Compliance Manager, you'll be at the forefront of empowering our employees who inspire and train the next generation of problem-solvers. In this role, you will oversee daily benefit operations and collaborate closely with the HR OpEx Manager on benefits strategy, vendor management, compliance, and policy development. This position is ideal for a creative benefits expert with a proven track record of operational excellence who is ready to make a significant impact.

The Benefits & Compliance Manager will:

• Manage and enhance the administration and effectiveness of our comprehensive employee benefits programs, including health & welfare benefits, 401(k), leaves of absence, workers' compensation, wellness initiatives, and additional benefits offerings.
• Oversee benefit election changes, demographic updates, and modifications affecting coverage and eligibility. Develop engaging policies and communication strategies to boost employee understanding and excitement about their benefits.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing invaluable consultation to leadership and employees on HR-related inquiries, especially those complex issues related to benefits, accommodations, and leave management. Lead the communication of benefits and HR policy updates across the company.
• Direct the administration of employee accommodation requests and leave of absence cases, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while providing strategic guidance on best practices to enhance employee experiences.
• Maintain the workers' compensation program and manage third-party relationships. Collaborate with the HR Director on process improvements, case management, claim review, audits, and risk mitigation. Serve as the main contact for high-risk and litigated cases, ensuring timely and compliant claims handling.
• Lead annual audits, including workers' compensation and 401(k), and implement improvements to minimize risk while ensuring compliance and employee safety are top priorities.
• Execute and enhance high-impact HR events and communication campaigns, such as open enrollment and wellness initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and creating a positive employee experience.
• Conduct advanced data analytics and reporting using HRIS and Benefit Administration systems. Leverage data insights to implement strategic changes, optimize HR processes, and facilitate informed decision-making that drives success.
• Analyze employee and industry trends to recommend a competitive benefits package that truly stands out. Conduct annual reviews of the benefits package to ensure it meets market demands and exceeds expectations.

The ideal candidate has:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR Management, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive benefits administration experience in a multi-state environment, preferably in the exciting fields of technology or education
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) certification
• A strong understanding of health benefits, retirement plans, leaves of absence, accommodations, workers' compensation, and wellness programs across the US, with experience in transitioning to self-funded plans a plus
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting payroll and benefits programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and others
• Dependability with a proven ability to drive change through strong interpersonal relationships; capable of working independently and collaboratively to achieve amazing results.
• Experience leading benefits system implementations and upgrades, ensuring alignment with business objectives; familiarity with Paycom
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience manipulating benefits data for insightful reporting
• Exemplary integrity, sound judgment, and confidentiality

Why Join AoPS:

This is a hybrid (in office 3x a week) full-time position based at our headquarters in San Diego, CA. The full salary range for this position is 95k-110k with a 6% year-end bonus. Here are some things you can look forward to:

• Impact: Directly enhance the well-being and job satisfaction of employees who shape future problem-solvers
• Culture : Work and collaborate with an organization filled with builders and life-long learners
• Flexibility: Casual work environment with a hybrid work week and flexible scheduling
• Benefits: Multiple options for Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Future Planning: 401K with company match
• Quality of Life: PTO Plan and supportive leadership that gives you the work-life balance you deserve
• Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego)

Background Check:

Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Work Authorization:

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.

About AoPS:

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country's top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as arts, science, and computer science.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of diverse backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AoPS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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