Total Rewards / Benefits Manager (HR)

About the role

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare's core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient's lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

Benefits & Wellbeing

• Oversee design and administration of health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs
• Evaluate and optimize vendor relationships and benefits offerings for cost and employee value
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, etc.)

Analytics & Governance

• Establish metrics and dashboards to measure effectiveness of total rewards programs (e.g., cost, participation, ROI, turnover impact)
• Ensure governance, compliance, and audit readiness across all programs

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop the total rewards team (benefits, payroll where applicable)
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and expense planning
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and the executive team

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field
• 5–8 years of experience in benefits or total rewards
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Experience with HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred)
• Working knowledge of benefits regulations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities
• Expertise in quality improvement methodologies and regulatory compliance
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Data-driven decision-making and performance management
• Experience with EMR-preferably Homecare Homebase, understanding analytics and key insights and interpretation of data
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel
• Ability to market aggressively and deal tactfully with customers and the community
• Knowledge of corporate business management

Pay

$110,000-$125,000/annually DOE

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Location

San Diego, California (Corporate HQ is in Mission Valley San Diego)

Benefits

Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well-being of our team. Benefits available to all benefit-eligible employees:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Additional benefits for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Pet insurance