Benefits Program Manager (Temporary)

The Pasha Group
retirement plan
United States, California, San Rafael
4040 Civic Center Drive (Show on map)
Mar 25, 2025
Description Position at The Pasha Group Information for California residents about our collection and use of job applicant personal information can be found here: Privacy Practices Support People, Policies, and Plans - Join The Pasha Group as a Temporary Benefits Program Manager At The Pasha Group, our people are our most valuable asset. With over 75 years of success in global logistics and transportation, we know that strong employee programs drive performance-and we're looking for a skilled Temporary Benefits Program Manager to help lead the way. In this pivotal role, you'll provide expert-level guidance, service delivery, and administration across benefits, retirement, leave of absence, and workers' compensation programs. This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional to step in and make an immediate impact while supporting employees and ensuring regulatory compliance. What You'll Lead & Support Deliver consistent, compliant, and compassionate benefits experiences. Program Administration: Manage day-to-day delivery of benefit, wellness, retirement, and leave programs for both union and non-union employees Employee Support & Communication: Educate, assist, and empower employees to fully understand and utilize their benefit offerings Claims & Leave Oversight: Administer workers' comp and leave of absence programs with clear documentation, timely reviews, and proactive coordination with managers Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and automate benefits administration using HRIS and leave management tools Audit & Compliance: Conduct audits, track data quality, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations including ERISA, HIPAA, and FMLA Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with HR, Legal, Payroll, Finance, and Claims teams to ensure accurate processing, reporting, and compliance Vendor Management: Oversee vendor performance, resolve service issues, and manage renewals and contract terms Open Enrollment: Support planning, communication, and execution for annual enrollment and plan year transitions Employee Education: Develop and deliver required notices, benefit guides, summaries, and policy materials Program Strategy: Recommend enhancements to plan design, administration practices, and cost modeling What You Bring to the Team Strategic oversight with hands-on execution. Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent combination of coursework and experience Experience: 5+ years in full-cycle benefits administration Direct involvement in at least 2 open enrollment cycles Preferred: retirement plan support, union/multi-employer plan experience, broker/vendor experience Certifications (Preferred): CEBS, CBP, PHR, or SPHR Technical Skills: Proficient with HRIS/benefits software (UKG or PlanSource a plus) Microsoft Office: Advanced Excel; Basic in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint Communication Skills: Confidently explain complex benefits topics to a wide range of audiences Compliance Knowledge: Solid grasp of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, and related regulations Project & People Skills: Strong attention to detail, documentation, and time management-plus the ability to lead and mentor where needed Confidentiality: Maintains professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive data What to Expect from the Role A temporary opportunity with meaningful reach across the organization. Location: Corporate office environment Workload: Mix of strategic oversight, process documentation, hands-on execution, and team guidance Physical Requirements: Includes typing, document handling, and occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs) Travel: Occasional U.S. travel required, including to Hawaii Why The Pasha Group - Even Temporarily? Because every great HR program is built by people who care. At The Pasha Group, you'll work alongside professionals who live by our core values: Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, Innovation, and Teamwork. In this temporary role, you'll make a real contribution to the employee experience while helping ensure operational compliance and consistency during a time of transition. Ready to bring your benefits expertise to a high-impact, people-focused role? Apply today and help us deliver meaningful support where it matters most. Screening Requirements Background Checks Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as prohibited by law. The information included in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive or exhaustive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The salary range listed is based on the geographic zone associated with this role: San Rafael, CA. If you are applying to work from a different location, the salary range may vary to align with the cost of labor and market conditions in that area. For applicants from other zones, we encourage you to reach out to us to confirm the relevant salary range for your specific location. Starting pay will be determined by job-related factors including experience, education, and business needs and may be modified at any time. Zone 1: $75.00 - $85.00 The Pasha Group family of companies are EOE/AA Employers - Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/and other Protected Categories The Pasha Group family of companies are EOE/AA Employers - Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/and other Protected Categories