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Benefits & HR Services Manager

Recor Medical · Palo Alto, CA · 1 wk ago
Human Resources$132k–$165k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

This is an individual contributor, manager-level, exempt role responsible for the administration and delivery of the Company’s employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, leave of absence (LOA), and workers’ compensation. In addition, this role performs senior-level HR generalist work, partnering closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to support employee lifecycle activities, policy execution, and HR programs. This a hands-on, program-focused role that bridges benefits expertise and HR execution. The position serves as a subject-matter expert and trusted partner to HRBPs and leaders.

Responsibilities And Duties

  • Own the day-to-day administration of U.S. employee benefits programs, including:
    • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans
    • Lead annual open enrollment, including vendor coordination, employee communications, and issue resolution
    • Serve as primary point of contact for benefits vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators
    • Manage monthly premium reconciliation and partner with Finance and Payroll to ensure accuracy
    • Support benchmarking, cost analysis, and program evaluations to inform benefit enhancements
    • Maintain benefits policies, documentation, and intranet content
  • Oversee administration of all leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and company-specific leaves
  • Cook up with third-party administrators, managers, payroll, and HRBPs to ensure compliant and consistent leave management
  • Manage workers’ compensation claims, carrier interactions, and return-to-work coordination
  • Provide guidance and education to employees and managers on leave and WC processes
  • Partner with HRBPs to support employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, internal movements, and offboarding
  • Act as a senior HR resource for managers and employees on policies, benefits, and HR programs
  • Provide documentation, analysis, and process support for employee relations matters in partnership with HRBPs
  • Contribute to HR initiatives such as policy updates, training materials, and process improvements

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 6–8+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant hands-on benefits administration
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • Benefits program administration
    • LOA (FMLA, CFRA, ADA) and workers’ compensation
    • HR compliance and employment law fundamentals
  • Experience partnering closely with HRBPs in support of client groups
  • Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (strong Excel & PowerPoint skills preferred)

Core Competencies

  • Hightly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to build executive-ready presentations
  • Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Collaborative, proactive, and service-oriented mindset
  • Commitment to equitable, inclusive hiring practices
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter driven to execute and continually improve
  • Strong intellectual curiosity with the desire to learn best practices and improve effectiveness
  • Ability to operate in a dynamic business environment
  • Ability to effectively coordinate cross-functionally
  • High degree of discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment
  • Clear, practical communicator with all employee levels

Pay

Salary Range: $132,000- $165,000 (Annual Base Salary)

The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Recor Medical, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Pre-Employment Requirement

To support these standards, employment for all field-based roles is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and/or drug screen. These steps help ensure we bring the highest level of integrity and accountability to the physicians and patients we serve.

Radiation Safety Requirement

Certain field-based roles at Recor Medical require work in environments where radiation sources (e.g., x-ray equipment) are in use. Employees in these roles will be issued a personal dosimetry badge to monitor occupational exposure and are required to wear it in accordance with company policy and applicable regulatory standards. This program is designed to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and to maintain radiation exposure at levels that are As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).

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