HR Benefits Manager

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business, values employees, and takes a practical, cost-conscious approach to HR.The position will focus heavily on benefits administration, particularly within a self-insured or captive benefits structure, while also managing recruitment, onboarding, and core HR processes. The right person will be approachable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a hybrid environment with occasional in-person meetings.Key ResponsibilitiesBenefits & Insurance Administration• Manage company health, dental, vision, and 401(k) programs• Administer benefits within a self-insured or captive insurance environment, including renewals and vendor coordination• Serve as primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution• Review claims activity and assist with benefits cost management initiatives• Coordinate with brokers and stop-loss carriers as needed• Ensure compliance with employment laws and workers' compensation requirements• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within benefits programsRecruitment & Onboarding• Post job openings and manage candidate flow• Conduct initial interviews and employee screenings• Coordinate and execute onboarding and offboarding processes• Create user accounts, email access, and system credentials for new hires• Cross-train on payroll processes (Bamboo payroll; weekly payroll structure)HR Operations & Process Improvement• Support employee retention and satisfaction initiatives• Maintain organized employee records and HR documentation• Assist with operational needs such as ordering and budget tracking• Build and improve internal HR processes using practical, scalable solutions• Collaborate with Regional Managers, who oversee employee discipline and documentationQualifications• Experience in an HR Generalist or Benefits-focused HR role• Hands-on experience working with self-insured or captive health insurance plans strongly preferred• Familiarity with benefits renewals, claims review, stop-loss coverage, or benefits cost management• Knowledge of employment law and workers' compensation• Experience with payroll systems (Bamboo experience a plus)• Technically proficient, including Excel and general systems administration• Strong interpersonal skills with a genuine, employee-first mindset• Comfortable working independently in a hybrid environmentEqual Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdfThe pay transparency policy is available here:https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfFor temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf