Senior Benefits Specialist

We are seeking an individual with a deep understanding of US health and welfare benefits, as well as experience in managing federal/state leave programs, to join Bio-Rad's Global Human Resources team. In this role, you will provide exceptional customer service and support to our US Benefits Team. We're looking for someone who can bring creativity, collaboration, and extensive expertise to the table, playing a pivotal role in various daily operations such as addressing employee inquiries, managing leave of absences, and offering guidance on benefit plans and policies. 

 

Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting system and vendor issues, resolving complex employee concerns, processing benefit-related events, overseeing COBRA subsidy transactions, conducting dependent audits, ensuring compliance with ACA reporting and filing requirements, and assisting with team goals. By becoming a part of our team, you will contribute to enhancing user experiences and making positive impacts on the lives of our employees.

 

How You Will Make an Impact:

• You will utilize your comprehensive knowledge of benefits to guide Bio-Rad employees in navigating their benefit plan options and finding the best solutions for themselves and their families.
• Actively identify and propose new solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce workload by continuously refining processes and procedures.
• Serve as the frontline contact for daily benefits inquiries, promptly escalating urgent matters that require immediate attention to mitigate potential issues and minimize negative user experiences.
• Foster a benefits team culture centered around prioritizing the customer, providing compassionate support to employees, and ensuring an overall positive benefits experience that contributes to employee health and well-being.

What You Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred, with a minimum of 5+ years of direct working experience in benefits and leave of absence management.
• Deep understanding and ability to explain benefit plan concepts, interpret laws, and solve customer issues aligned with Bio-Rad benefits programs, policies, and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state regulations governing employee benefits plan under ERISA, leave laws (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, ADA), and compliance guidelines with COBRA, HIPAA, ACA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook,Teams), with SharePoint, SAP, and Ben-Admin system experience a plus.
• Experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgency, demonstrating strong attention to detail, problem solving, critical thinking and organizational skills
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, work well in a team environment, maintain professional discretion with confidential information, and possess strong customer service skills.

Location: Bio-Rad is pleased to offer the flexibility of a hybrid work environment for this role, 3 days in office, 2 days remote, working out of the Hercules, CA office.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,  paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more! 

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $91,500 to $125,900 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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