Manager, Benefits and Human Resources Onboarding Integration
$80,000–$90,000 year
On-siteIrvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead evaluation, integration, and execution of employee benefit programs, compensation alignment, and onboarding processes for newly acquired companies. Analyze acquired company programs to identify differences and financial implications, then collaborate with HR, Legal, Finance, and vendors to develop transition plans and ensure compliance. Calculate financial impacts of benefit transitions, prepare employee communications regarding changes, and manage onboarding activities including background screening and record transfers. Lead weekly Personal Benefits Committee meetings, monitor regulatory updates, and project manage acquisition integration deliverables while maintaining build dashboards and reporting tools. Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local requirements including ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA. Travel 5-10% of the time, including internationally.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field of study
- Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Human Resources, employee benefits, onboarding, finance, acquisition integration, or a related function
- High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Human Resources, employee benefits, onboarding, finance, acquisition integration, or a related function
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Human Resources, employee benefits, onboarding, finance, acquisition integration, or a related function
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or large-scale employee transition processes, including project tracking, financial analysis, documentation, reporting, and cross-functional coordination
- Experience maintaining large volumes of employee, benefit, onboarding, or project information in a highly organized manner, handling sensitive information with utmost discretion and integrity, with demonstrated ability to audit data, track progress, and communicate status accurately and timely
- Strong understanding of employee benefits, compensation transition considerations, onboarding processes, acquisition integration activities, and HR compliance requirements
- Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, FLSA, FCRA, and related compliance obligations
- Strong analytical, financial impact assessment, project management, documentation, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; ability to build and maintain trackers, dashboards, rosters, reports, and other analytical tools
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with HR, Legal, Finance, IT, external consultants, vendors, and senior leaders to coordinate deliverables, manage non-direct report workstreams, and ensure timelines and objectives are achieved
- Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to track, audit, report on, and present data, materials, statuses, and projects in a confident, accurate, and efficient manner
- Demonstrated ability to prepare effective written materials, employee communications, presentations, procedures, and project documentation that clearly convey significant changes in an efficient and employee-focused manner
- Strong customer service orientation, outstanding oral and written communication skills, and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Able to take initiative, prioritize multiple competing assignments, manage deadlines, identify process gaps, and recommend practical improvements
- Must possess one of the following: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field of study; Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Human Resources, employee benefits, onboarding, finance, acquisition integration, or a related function; High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Human Resources, employee benefits, onboarding, fin...
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Professional certifications such as Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP
- Experience working in multi-state operations in the service industry and/or organizations with a high-volume, entry-level hourly workforce
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