Corporate Bilingual HR Manager - Benefits and Wellbeing

Altman Plants is seeking a Corporate HR Manager – Benefits and Wellbeing to join our onsite Human Resources team in Vista, California. Altman Plants is a family-owned horticultural grower headquartered in Vista and describes itself as the largest commercial grower in the United States, with a culture centered on passion, innovation, quality, teamwork, and a can-do attitude. In this manager-level role, you will lead employee benefits, leave administration, wellbeing initiatives, and retirement plan administration while partnering closely with the Wellbeing Ambassadors and Facilities HR Managers. This position oversees benefits and leaves staff, supports self-funded health plan administration, 401(k) governance, open enrollment, employee communications, and compliant leave and accommodation practices for a diverse bilingual workforce. We are looking for a hands-on HR leader who brings strong California leave knowledge, benefits expertise, sound judgment, and bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

What You’ll Do

• Lead benefits strategy across health & welfare, 401(k), wellness, and self-funded health plans
• Drive open enrollment, vendor management, broker relationships, and RFP processes
• Administer 401(k) plan compliance including Form 5500, audits, and nondiscrimination testing
• Manage FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA interactive process, and multi-state leave programs
• Coordinate with third-party leave administrators on processing and return-to-work clearances
• Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and DOL requirements
• Lead wellbeing initiatives including wellness fairs, health campaigns, and engagement surveys
• Oversee the Altman Scholarship Program and employee recognition programs
• Supervise LOA staff and benefits coordinator, train People Ops team on benefits topics
• Build benefits dashboards and analytics to support leadership decision-making

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience focused on enterprise-level benefits and wellbeing
• Experience with self-funded health plans strongly preferred
• Multi-state benefits administration with knowledge of state-specific leave laws
• Bilingual English/Spanish required (read, write, translate, speak)
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• CEBS, CBP, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (ADP Workforce Now preferred) and advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and public speaking skills

Compensation

$70,304 – $85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Altman Plants offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.