Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking an experienced Sr. Benefits Specialist for an exciting opportunity located on the borderline of Fountain Valley and Santa Ana, California. This hybrid role offers a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to work in the office two days a week and from home for three days. The work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day administration and long-term planning of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k) plan, and leave of absence administration.
• Work closely with brokers and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) to design, implement, and oversee self-funded health plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and drive cost-effective plan management.
• Serve as a key resource for employees on benefit-related inquiries, providing excellent customer service and communication.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one, small, and large group situations to internal and external customers.
• Utilize excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiently work with HRIS and benefits administrative systems, with ADP Vantage preferred.
• Maintain excellent analytical and organizational skills, along with strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in benefits management, with a stable work history.
• Self-funding experience and designing and developing benefit plans.
• Experience working with brokers and TPAs.
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) certification is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is highly preferred.

Required Work Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

Additional Details

The position offers a competitive salary with a fixed annual pay of $125,000.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.