Benefits Manager

Overview Benefits Manager — Location: Pasadena, 5 days onsite; Industry: Biotech; Direct hire; Pay: 130k-160k A fast-growing, publicly traded biotech company based in Pasadena is looking for a Benefits Manager or Senior Benefits Manager to take full ownership of their benefits function. With a rapidly growing employee population across multiple states, this is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a growth environment and knows how to scale programs without losing the details. Responsibilities Own the full benefits function end to end, managing all programs from administration to strategy Lead open enrollment administration and conduct new hire benefits orientations on a regular basis Manage vendor billing reviews and benefit reconciliations Support claims inquiries and serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions Play an active role in vendor evaluations and broker/provider relationships Administer equity benefits programs if applicable Build and maintain SOPs, processes, and documentation to support a scaling workforce Ensure benefits compliance and policy consistency across a multi-state employee population Manage benefits within a large scale HRIS platform and support data integrity Qualifications 10+ years of benefits administration experience at a subject matter expert level Experience supporting large and growing employee populations Strong proficiency with enterprise HRIS platforms, benefits modules, and leave management systems Experience with retirement plan administration and equity compensation programs is a strong plus Experience in biotech, tech, or publicly traded companies is preferred but not required Bachelor's degree required Highly organized, process oriented, and self-directed with strong initiative Why This Role You will be the benefits expert for a company in one of the more exciting growth phases it has seen. There is real ownership here, a collaborative and professional team culture, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on how benefits are delivered as the company continues to scale. #J-18808-Ljbffr