Benefits & LOA Manager

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Leaves of Absence (25%) ADA/FEHA Accommodation Administration (25%) Workers Compensation (15%) Benefits & Wellness (10%) Team Leadership & Operations (25%) Additional Agency-wide Projects That Could Be Assigned
• Designs and delivers training for supervisors, managers, P&C staff, and employees on LOA, ADA/FEHA, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work responsibilities.
• Supports strategic planning for the Leave & Disability function, including resourcing needs, workload forecasting, system improvements, and long-term operational design.
• Prepares and analyzes reports and dashboards to identify trends, compliance risks, performance indicators, and opportunities for program improvement.
• Led or participates in cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening compliance, efficiency, and employee experience.
• Contributes to policy development, implementation, and communication strategies.

Job Specifications

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in leave management, disability programs, workers’ compensation, and P&C operations.
• Experience: Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in LOA, ADA/FEHA, and workers’ compensation administration, with at least three years of advanced advisory, lead, or supervisory experience.
• Experience designing workflows, training programs, or system configurations strongly preferred.

Background & Health Clearance Requirements

• Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting. Background check required.
• Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
• Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
• Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22,101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
• MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
• Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
• CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866)
• Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)

Competitive Compensation Package

• Robust benefit offerings - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting Generous Time Off Policy - Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs 501(c) (3) designation - You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

About the Role

• CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being.
• We are 900+ people strong and growing!
• Anticipated hiring range: 130-140k annually

Pay

Expected Semimonthly Salary $4,576.00

Schedule

Full time, typically M-F

Work environment

Working a hybrid work schedule combining remote work and in office work environment; ambient temperature and noises, indoors when in office

Staffing Information

• Minimal travel in CA required.
• Staff may choose any mode of transportation (driving, walking, bicycling, carpooling, etc.) to arrive to and depart from the location where attendance is required.
• Should a staff member choose to drive, the staff member must become an approved driver with CCRC prior to driving on behalf of CCRC.
• Approved drivers driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver’s License and receiving DMV clearance.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.