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Purpose and Objective
The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, compliance, and day-to-day management of employee benefit programs, ensuring accuracy, legal compliance, and a positive employee experience. This role serves as a subject matter expert on benefits, partners closely with payroll and external vendors, and supports employees across all stages of the employee lifecycle.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Administer all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans (401(k)), commuter benefits, and wellness programs
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, eligibility, enrollment, and changes
- Manage new hire benefit onboarding and annual open enrollment processes, including system configuration, communications, and employee education
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA/CFRA, HIPAA, and California-specific benefit requirements
- Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions, reconciliations, and vendor invoicing
- Maintain benefit records and documentation in HRIS and benefits administration systems
- Partner with external brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to resolve issues and optimize plan offerings Prepare benefit reports, audits, and metrics for leadership review
- Support leaves of absence administration in coordination with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors
- Assist with benefits communication materials, policies, and employee training
- Stay current on industry trends, legislative changes, and best practices related to employee benefits
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- 3+ years of experience administering employee benefits in a multi-state or California-based environment
- Strong working knowledge of California labor laws and benefit compliance requirements
- Experience supporting leaves of absence and accommodations processes
- Experience with HRIS and benefits administration platforms
- Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex benefit information clearly to employees
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full package health benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation
Who We Are
Founded in 2014, AMIRI is a global luxury house based in Los Angeles. The brand’s intrinsic California spirit is deeply rooted in authenticity and creativity, with collections influenced by Hollywood and infused with West Coast skate and music culture.
The brand’s trajectory has followed a clear global strategy, with biannual shows at Paris Fashion Week, a robust international wholesale business, and a growing retail Flagship footprint. The brand's first stand-alone boutique opened on Rodeo Drive in 2020, and AMIRI has since expanded to twenty storefronts in key cities including New York, Miami, Las Vegas, Dallas, Chicago, Tokyo, and Dubai.
AMIRI’s culture and contemporary vision prioritizes quality, creativity, and innovation in every facet of the business. Founder and Creative Director Mike Amiri continues to safeguard and shape the artistic vision of the brand and design studio.
As the brand’s presence expands globally and is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the U.S. luxury fashion market, AMIRI is looking for visionary individuals with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset to join our team!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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