Benefits Specialist
Quick answer
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is hiring a Southern California-based Benefits Specialist to lead employee benefits administration and support Talent Strategy operations.
- Role
- Benefits Specialist
- Organization
- Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
- Location
- Southern California
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is seeking a detailed Benefits Specialist to manage day-to-day administration of employee benefits and retirement programs. The role involves maintaining HCM data integrity, coordinating open enrollment, and serving as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries. Additionally, the Specialist will support broader Talent Strategy initiatives, including independent contractor pre-boarding and job description management. This position requires strong organizational skills and a commitment to providing excellent service in a collaborative environment.
What you'll do
- Lead daily administration of benefit enrollments, life events, and terminations.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for employee benefit inquiries and education.
- Manage relationships with benefit vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators.
- Perform monthly invoice reconciliation and data integrity audits within the HCM system.
- Support Talent Strategy initiatives, including job description management and contractor pre-boarding.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 3+ years of experience in benefits administration.
- Strong working knowledge of HCM and benefits administration systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage open enrollment cycles and vendor coordination.
- High attention to detail and ability to resolve complex billing or coverage issues.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary focus of the Benefits Specialist role?
The role focuses on the daily administration of employee benefits, including enrollments, retirement programs, and serving as a primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries.
Is this position remote or in-office?
The job is located in Southern California and operates in an in-office capacity as part of the Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest team.
What are the core qualifications required for this position?
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 3 years of experience in benefits administration, including open enrollment and HCM system management.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should visit the official Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest careers page at www.pppswcareers.org to submit their application.
How to apply
Apply directly on Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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