Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LHH is recruiting an HR Manager for a large nonprofit organization. The role oversees benefits, leave administration, workers’ compensation, accommodations, and compliance programs while supporting process improvements, HR systems optimization, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, wellness, and related benefit programs
• Manage self-insured and group health plans, including vendor relationships, renewals, funding, and claims administration
• Lead annual open enrollment planning, communications, and implementation
• Ensure compliance with ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, and other regulatory requirements
• Analyze plan utilization and recommend enhancements, efficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities
• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on leave administration and California leave laws
• Oversee complex leave cases, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, disability leave, workers' compensation, and related leave types
• Lead ADA and FEHA interactive processes and accommodation requests
• Support return-to-work programs and benefit transitions
• Ensure accurate case management, documentation, and compliance across leave and accommodation programs
• Identify risks, recommend solutions, and escalate complex issues as appropriate
• Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations
• Support audits, reporting, compliance documentation, and system reviews
• Analyze trends and provide recommendations to leadership
• Evaluate current processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support change management initiatives and HR system implementation efforts
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation through HRIS systems
• Partner closely with Benefits, Leave, and Workers' Compensation specialists
• Serve as the primary liaison with brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators
• Educate managers and employees on benefits and leave-related matters
• Provide guidance and support across approximately 45 locations
• Collaborate with leadership to strengthen employee experience, compliance, and operational effectiveness

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 3+ years of benefits and leave administration experience
• Strong knowledge of:
• FMLA
• CFRA
• ADA/ADAAA
• FEHA
• PWFA
• ACA
• ERISA
• COBRA
• Workers' Compensation
• California Leave Laws
• Experience managing complex leave cases and accommodations
• Strong analytical, organizational, compliance, and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Deep expertise in Benefits, Leave of Absence, Workers' Compensation, and Accommodations
• Strong understanding of California employment laws and compliance requirements
• Experience handling high-volume employee populations and complex leave situations
• Comfortable reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements
• Thrives in environments undergoing change and system implementations
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)
• Experience managing self-insured health plans
• Experience supporting organizations with 500+ employees
• Experience with UKG or similar HRIS platforms
• Healthcare, nonprofit, human services, insurance, or large agency experience
• Advanced Excel skills

Benefits

• Remote opportunity for candidates based in California's Central Valley.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential.
• Meaningful work supporting a mission-driven organization.
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and influence HR operations.
• Collaborative and supportive HR leadership team.
• High-impact role with visibility across a large multi-site organization.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan.
• Employees have the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
• Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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