Senior Benefits Administrator

Company Description

You may know us as FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Justin Wine, Teleflora and Halos Citrus, but we’re all Wonderful – and we have a great opportunity for a Senior Benefits Administrator. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well‑being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change.

This position will be based in the Bakersfield, CA area. We work a hybrid schedule with an in‑office requirement Monday–Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

• Manage small group/company employee benefits programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs, and supplemental health plans (enrollments, changes, terminations, COBRA).
• Provide ongoing support for vendor management, including participating in regular status calls and strategic reviews, proactively driving root causes, proactively identifying areas for process improvement and assisting with implementation of new initiatives.
• Develop and maintain process documentation (including SOPs, policies, templates and communications) for benefit programs and provide recommendations for process improvement, where appropriate.
• Manage the day‑to‑day benefits operations and programs, including administration of current employee benefits, managing projects and implementations of new benefits and well‑being vendors and programs for these small groups.
• Enter and update benefits data in HRIS and collaborate with payroll to ensure accuracy.
• Present benefits information during new hire orientation and respond to employee questions related to eligibility, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and communicate updates and policy changes effectively.
• Assist with the open enrollment processes beyond the small group plans.
• Assist with ad hoc support, as needed (e.g., vendor implementation).
• Reconcile benefit invoices and process payments across a variety of benefit vendors and plans.
• Audit and validate day‑to‑day management of the Benefits Administration system against payroll and other systems across a broad set of programs based on set processes.
• Execute regular compliance reporting across all plans (e.g., ACA tracking and reporting, state filings, NQTL audits, etc.).

• 6+ years of experience in benefits administration or benefits specialization within human resources.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws related to employee benefits and leaves.
• Comfortable juggling time‑sensitive tasks and multiple projects.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and respect for confidentiality.
• Capability to exercise sound judgment and work well under pressure to effectively manage priorities and meet timelines and deliverables.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Problem solver.
• Process‑oriented.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community:
  Access to top‑notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401(k) with match eligibility to secure your financial future, including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • Virtual mental health resources
  • Life coaching
  • Engaging employee community groups
  • Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • Library of on‑demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities:
  Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development:
  Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning…