BSH Home Appliances Corporation - North America · 1 hour ago
Benefits Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $144K/yr
10+ years expBSH Home Appliances Corporation is a leading manufacturer of home appliance brands like Bosch, Gaggenau, and Thermador, dedicated to creating positive consumer experiences. The Benefits Manager serves as the subject matter expert for U.S. health and welfare programs, overseeing compliance, vendor relationships, and strategic design while ensuring programs align with organizational goals.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Serves as the lead SME of self-funded medical, dental, vision, stop-loss, and pharmacy benefit programs to ensure competitiveness, compliance, and cost-effectiveness
Manages the administration of the company’s 401(k) plan, including plan design recommendations, vendor oversight, investment review facilitation, and compliance with ERISA and IRS requirements in coordination with fiduciary committees
Lead the design, policy development, and vendor performance management for leave of absence programs (FMLA, state leaves, ADA, disability) to ensure consistent application and a positive employee experience
Manages the organization’s ADA compliance program, guiding leaders and employees through accommodation processes while ensuring adherence to legal and policy requirements
Oversees broker, TPA, and carrier relationships to ensure contractual compliance, negotiate favorable terms, and resolve escalated and high-impact issues
Drives the annual open enrollment process, from strategic planning and program updates to enterprise-wide communications and post-enrollment analysis
Interprets and analyzes complex claims, utilization, and cost data across health, retirement, and leave programs; presents actionable insights to senior leadership to guide decision-making
Support enterprise-level compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other applicable regulations, including the accuracy and timeliness of required filings such as Form 5500 and ACA reports
Maintains formal plan documents, SPDs, SBCs, plan amendments, and leave policies, ensuring they reflect both regulatory requirements and business strategy
Partners with senior leaders in Payroll, HRIS, and Finance to set strategic benefits budgets, forecast costs, approve complex adjustments, and ensure accurate deductions, contributions, and billing
Provides executive oversight for ancillary benefit programs (vehicle allowance, remote work stipends, tuition reimbursement, etc.), including policy development, budget alignment, and vendor contract management
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Four Year College Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field – Required
10+ Years - Benefits Design & Administration (multi-state) Experience – Required
7-10 Years - Self-Funded Insurance Product Experience - Required
7-10 Years – 401(k) Plan Design & Administration Experience – Required
7-10 Years – Leave of Absence Design & Administration Experience - Required
Expert-level understanding of U.S. self-funded health and welfare plan design, funding models, and cost-containment strategies
Comprehensive knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and IRS retirement plan requirements
Strong expertise in 401(k) plan administration, fiduciary oversight, and investment committee processes
Proficiency in managing leave of absence programs, including federal, state, and company-specific policies
Advanced ability to interpret and analyze claims, utilization, and cost data to guide strategic decisions
Skilled in managing broker, TPA, carrier, and vendor relationships to ensure performance and compliance
Proficiency with HRIS, benefits administration systems, and advanced Excel or analytics tools
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for explaining complex benefit concepts clearly
Strong project management skills to lead open enrollment and enterprise-wide benefits initiatives
Collaborative leadership style with proven ability to influence across departments and organizational levels
Travel 10%
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), Adoption Benefits, HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA starting on the first day of the month after 27 days of employment.
Eligible to participate in 401K Savings and Retirement Plan on the first day of the month following or coincident with the date you complete 1 month of employment.
MotivateMe Employee Wellness program through CIGNA.
2 weeks of paid vacation for all non-temporary status new hires below Director level positions. Vacation entitlement increases based on years of service with BSH.
Unlimited paid vacation for all Director and above level positions.
40 hours of paid sick leave (Non-Production Line)
40 hours of paid personal leave (Production Line)
Employee, friends, and family discount program for company products.
BSH provides ongoing product training, uniforms, computer tablet, cell phone and a company vehicle for eligible positions.
Company
BSH Home Appliances Corporation - North America
A Bosch Group company, BSH Home Appliances Corporation produces and markets small and major home appliances that are known across North America for their high-quality and superior innovation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jesús Egido Roldán
Senior VP - CFO Region North America
Christy Mahlow
Digital Partnerships
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