Mental Health Systems
Benefits and Safety Manager
Mental Health Systems, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Benefits and Safety Manager, Mental Health Systems
Turn Behavioral Health Services, San Diego, CA. Full-Time, Exempt, Hybrid (M/W Office Days). Reports to Senior HR Manager.
Pay Range
Base pay: $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr Provided pay range based on skills and experience. Position Summary
The Benefits and Safety Manager serves as a dual-function operational leader responsible for managing employee benefits programs, HRIS benefits administration, and organizational health and safety compliance. This position anchors the HR Operations engine, ensuring benefit accuracy and employee support, while also maintaining compliance with Cal/OSHA, SB 553, workers’ compensation, injury reporting, safety training, and workplace safety protocols across all programs. Responsibilities
Serve as TURN’s subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now Benefits module. Maintain all benefits plans, eligibility rules, rates, and configurations within ADP. Oversee Open Enrollment build, testing, communications, and post-enrollment audits. Validate payroll deductions, resolve discrepancies, and prevent duplicate deductions. Reconcile benefit invoices monthly (medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, EAP, etc.). Process qualifying life events, new hire enrollments, and terminations in accordance with plan rules. Provide employee support regarding benefits, eligibility, claims, and vendor escalations. Coordinate COBRA notifications with third-party administrators. Ensure compliance with ACA, HIPAA, Section 125, and other federal/state regulations. Manage the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and all written safety programs. Oversee compliance with Cal/OSHA, SB 553 (Workplace Violence Prevention), Bloodborne Pathogens, Heat Illness, and other regulatory requirements. Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs and submit reports as required. Process and track workplace injuries, coordinate care with Concentra/TPA, and monitor work restrictions and modified duty. Facilitate root-cause investigations and required documentation. Conduct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and ergonomic evaluations. Partner with Facilities on environmental safety, fire drills, and corrective actions. Manage Safety Committee operations and reporting. Track and manage mandatory health, safety, and compliance training via Relias. Ensure all staff complete required annual and role-specific training. Partner with program leadership to improve training completion rates. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure access at all sites. Support HR in evaluation cycles, onboarding compliance, and documentation integrity. Provide first-level support for low-risk employee relations issues. Support onboarding tasks including benefits orientation. Manage leave of absence intake, tracking, and return-to-work coordination. Manage accommodation requests and interactive process. Maintain accurate employee files and compliance documentation. Generate routine and ad-hoc HR reports, including benefits utilization and safety metrics. Collaborate with HR Analyst and HR leadership on process automation and efficiency improvements. Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in HR, Benefits Administration, Safety, or related field. Expert-level proficiency in ADP Workforce Now Benefits Administration (build, configuration, audits, OE setup). Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA, workplace safety requirements, and workers’ compensation processes. Demonstrated ability to manage complex data, audits, and compliance documentation. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or multi-site nonprofit environments, preferred. Professional certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or safety certifications), preferred. Key Competencies
Regulatory compliance discipline Analytical accuracy and attention to detail Employee-centered communication Strong follow-through and organizational skill Ability to manage competing priorities Collaborative partnership across departments Physical Requirements
☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking ☒ Stooping/Bending ☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility ☒ Moving between offices/clients ☒ Driving – light errands ☐ Climbing ☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items ☐ Driving – in the course of job duties ☐ Using hands/fingers ☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods ☒ Sitting for long periods ☐ Working outside/underground I Can Perform The Above Functions ☐ Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify: Other Duties
This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions). Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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Base pay: $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr Provided pay range based on skills and experience. Position Summary
The Benefits and Safety Manager serves as a dual-function operational leader responsible for managing employee benefits programs, HRIS benefits administration, and organizational health and safety compliance. This position anchors the HR Operations engine, ensuring benefit accuracy and employee support, while also maintaining compliance with Cal/OSHA, SB 553, workers’ compensation, injury reporting, safety training, and workplace safety protocols across all programs. Responsibilities
Serve as TURN’s subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now Benefits module. Maintain all benefits plans, eligibility rules, rates, and configurations within ADP. Oversee Open Enrollment build, testing, communications, and post-enrollment audits. Validate payroll deductions, resolve discrepancies, and prevent duplicate deductions. Reconcile benefit invoices monthly (medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, EAP, etc.). Process qualifying life events, new hire enrollments, and terminations in accordance with plan rules. Provide employee support regarding benefits, eligibility, claims, and vendor escalations. Coordinate COBRA notifications with third-party administrators. Ensure compliance with ACA, HIPAA, Section 125, and other federal/state regulations. Manage the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and all written safety programs. Oversee compliance with Cal/OSHA, SB 553 (Workplace Violence Prevention), Bloodborne Pathogens, Heat Illness, and other regulatory requirements. Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs and submit reports as required. Process and track workplace injuries, coordinate care with Concentra/TPA, and monitor work restrictions and modified duty. Facilitate root-cause investigations and required documentation. Conduct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and ergonomic evaluations. Partner with Facilities on environmental safety, fire drills, and corrective actions. Manage Safety Committee operations and reporting. Track and manage mandatory health, safety, and compliance training via Relias. Ensure all staff complete required annual and role-specific training. Partner with program leadership to improve training completion rates. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure access at all sites. Support HR in evaluation cycles, onboarding compliance, and documentation integrity. Provide first-level support for low-risk employee relations issues. Support onboarding tasks including benefits orientation. Manage leave of absence intake, tracking, and return-to-work coordination. Manage accommodation requests and interactive process. Maintain accurate employee files and compliance documentation. Generate routine and ad-hoc HR reports, including benefits utilization and safety metrics. Collaborate with HR Analyst and HR leadership on process automation and efficiency improvements. Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in HR, Benefits Administration, Safety, or related field. Expert-level proficiency in ADP Workforce Now Benefits Administration (build, configuration, audits, OE setup). Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA, workplace safety requirements, and workers’ compensation processes. Demonstrated ability to manage complex data, audits, and compliance documentation. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or multi-site nonprofit environments, preferred. Professional certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or safety certifications), preferred. Key Competencies
Regulatory compliance discipline Analytical accuracy and attention to detail Employee-centered communication Strong follow-through and organizational skill Ability to manage competing priorities Collaborative partnership across departments Physical Requirements
☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking ☒ Stooping/Bending ☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility ☒ Moving between offices/clients ☒ Driving – light errands ☐ Climbing ☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items ☐ Driving – in the course of job duties ☐ Using hands/fingers ☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods ☒ Sitting for long periods ☐ Working outside/underground I Can Perform The Above Functions ☐ Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify: Other Duties
This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions). Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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