We are seeking a Sr. Benefits/Leave Specialist with strong expertise in US health and welfare benefits along with advanced experience in administering federal and state leave laws and policies.  The successful candidate will deliver outstanding customer service to the US workforce and collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, while providing comprehensive support to the US Benefits Team. 

We seek an individual with excellent organizational abilities, proven teamwork skills, and substantial expertise who will play an integral role in supporting daily operations in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. This role involves responding to employee benefits and leave inquiries, including leave administration with critical stakeholders, coordinating with venders, and providing guidance on benefit plans and company policies. Additional responsibilities encompass troubleshooting system and vendor-related issues, addressing intricate employee concerns, processing benefit events, and COBRA subsidy transactions, conducting dependent audits, maintaining ACA reporting and filing compliance, and supporting the objectives of the Benefits Team.

Joining our team will enable you to support the continuous improvement of the user benefits experience and foster positive outcomes in the everyday work life of our employees.

How You’ll Make An Impact: 

• As the main point of contact, you will use sound judgement and critical thinking to respond to daily benefits and leave questions, escalating complicated matters when necessary to avoid negative user experiences. 
• You will foster a benefits team culture that prioritizes customer needs and role responsibilities, delivering empathetic support which promotes employee health, well-being, and positive user experience.
• You will use your benefits and leave expertise to guide US employees through different plan choices and available leave options, that helps them discover the most suitable options for their needs. 
• You will actively identify and propose fresh solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce workload by continuously refining processes and procedures. 

What You Bring: 

• Education/Work Experience: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred, along with a minimum of 5 years of direct experience with US benefits and leave of absence administration. 
• Comprehensive knowledge in ERISA regulations pertaining to employee benefit plans, encompassing compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA requirements.
• Expert in interpreting federal and state leave laws—including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, ADA—in alignment with company policies, while efficiently managing a high volume of deadline-driven employee leave cases.
• Extensive experience of benefit plan design, adeptness at interpreting relevant laws, and proven skill in addressing customer issues within company’s benefits framework, regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. 
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), SharePoint, SAP, and practical experience using Ben-Admin enrollment and Leave Management systems. 
• Excellent operational prioritization, multitasking, attention to detail, problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills, in a fast-paced occasionally urgent environment. 
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, effective teamwork and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, consistent discretion with confidential information, and exemplary customer service.

Location: This position must be based in Hercules, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,  paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more! 

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $121,200 to $166,700 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

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