Sr. Benefits Specialist

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:

• You will use your benefits expertise to guide US employees through different benefit plan choices and help them discover the most suitable options for themselves and their families.
• You will actively identify and propose fresh solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce workload by continuously refining processes and procedures.
• You will be the main point of contact for daily benefits and leave questions, using sound judgment to escalate complicated matters when necessary to help prevent negative user experiences.
• You will foster a benefits team culture that prioritizes customer needs and role responsibilities, delivering empathetic support to promote employee health, well-being, and a positive experience.

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 programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of benefit plan design, adeptness at interpreting relevant laws, and proven skill in addressing customer issues within Bio-Rad's benefits framework, regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• In-depth understanding of federal and state regulations affecting employee benefits under ERISA and leave laws (such as FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, ADA), and expertise in COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA compliance requirements.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), SharePoint, SAP, and practical experience using Ben-Admin enrollment and leave management systems.
• Excellent 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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