Job Details

Position: HR Manager

Location: Irvine, CA 92618

Duration: Permanent / FTE

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in HR administration, benefits coordination, executive assistance, or a related role
• Hands‑on experience working with insurance brokers and benefits vendors
• Strong understanding of employee benefits and HR best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of discretion
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to balance employee advocacy with business and budget considerations

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Experience negotiating benefits renewals and carrier rates
• Exposure to analyzing benefits costs tied to employee demographics
• Executive administrative or leadership support experience
• Familiarity with improving or redesigning benefits packets and employee communications

Job Description:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding HR questions, concerns, and benefits inquiries
• Partner with leadership to ensure HR policies and practices align with company values and employee well‑being
• Maintain accurate employee records while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and general HR documentation processes
• Manage employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, and ancillary offerings
• Work directly with insurance brokers and benefits providers to: Refresh and obtain benefits quotes on a regular basis, Compare offerings across multiple carriers, Analyze cost changes related to employee demographics, Negotiate competitive rates and improved coverage
• Monitor benefits market trends and recommend enhancements to offerings
• Continuously update and improve the employee benefits packet for clarity and accessibility
• Communicate benefits changes clearly and advocate for employee interests during renewals
• Coordinate and book business travel for executives and leadership, including flights and accommodations
• Provide general administrative support such as calendar management, meeting coordination, and document preparation
• Assist leadership with ad‑hoc administrative and organizational needs

Compensation:

$85-$95k per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role include:

Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, PTO, Gym Membership