Senior HR Specialist - Benefits

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position that is partial remote and located in San Diego.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

In this dynamic role, the ideal candidate will take the lead in managing and administering employee benefits with precision, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely handling of critical tasks. From processing life insurance approvals, and resolving enrollment discrepancies to managing payroll adjustments and supporting employees through Leave of Absence (LOA) transitions, you'll play a key role in enhancing the employee experience. You'll assist employees with missed premiums, benefits updates and oversee important initiatives such as the annual PTO cash-out process, as well as contribute to impactful special projects.

The role is perfect for someone who thrives on attention to detail, excels in effective communication and loves juggling multiple priorities. If you're a proactive problem solver who's energized by driving process improvements and collaborating on organizational initiatives, we'd love to have you on our team.

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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Minimum 4 years' experience in HR (2 of which are in the specialty area - Benefits).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• AA degree or combination of education and advanced training or certification in a specialty area.
• Bachelor's preferred.
• Self-funded health plan experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Leave of absence administration background.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and apply problem solving skills.
• IRS Section 125 plan administration experience.
• Ability to work independently with collaborative oversight.
• HRIS system proficiency - Lawson/Workday is a plus.
• Healthcare environment experience valued.