Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a Senior Manager, U.S. Benefits. This position designs, governs, and operates Ichor Systems' health, welfare, retirement, and well-being programs across the United States. Reporting to the VP, Global Total Rewards, this role balances forward-looking program strategy (approximately 40% of time) with hands-on administration, vendor management, compliance, and employee support (approximately 60% of time).
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable building a multi-year benefits strategy and diving into a renewal, a plan audit, or an escalated employee claim. They bring deep US benefits expertise and the ability to deliver consistent, cost-effective programs in a growing organization.
Tho position may be located in either our Fremont, CA or Austin, TX locations and is typically onsite 4 days a week with some remote work available as approved by the direct manager.
Strategic Responsibilities (approximately 40%)
U.S. benefits strategy (15%): Develop and maintain a benefits philosophy and multi-year roadmap aligned to business goals, talent strategy, and the total rewards framework, keeping programs competitive and cost-effective.
Benchmarking and market competitiveness (10%): Evaluate programs against market data and talent competitors in the US. Recommend design changes to improve attraction, retention, and employee value perception.
Cost management and financial planning (10%): Partner with Finance to forecast, budget, and manage benefits cost across the US. Lead funding strategy, cost-containment initiatives, and business cases for new or changed programs.
Governance, risk, and M&A readiness (5%): Advise on benefits implications of acquisitions, expansion, and organizational change. Maintain a compliance and risk framework, and brief senior leaders on regulatory developments and program risk.
Tactical Responsibilities (approximately 60%)
Program administration and operations (20%): Own day-to-day operation of benefits programs in the US, including eligibility, enrollment, life events, and payroll and HRIS integration. Ensure accurate, timely administration and resolve complex or escalated issues.
Vendor, broker, and carrier management (15%): Manage relationships, contracts, service levels, and performance with insurers, brokers, retirement plan providers, and administrators. Lead RFPs, renewals, and negotiations.
Annual cycle execution (10%): Lead open enrollment and annual renewal planning, including plan design finalization, rate setting, communications, system configuration, testing, and post-enrollment audits.
Compliance and reporting (10%): Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA in the US. Oversee filings, nondiscrimination testing, audits, and Form 5500, partnering with Legal and external counsel.
Employee communication and support (5%): Develop clear, tailored communications and education materials. Serve as escalation point for the HR service team and employees on benefits questions.
This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The Senior Manager leads work through influence, coordinating matrixed support from regional HR, Payroll, Finance, and Legal partners and directing the activities of external brokers, carriers, and administrators.
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8 or more years of progressive experience in benefits, including hands-on management of benefits programs.
Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without formal authority.
Strong working knowledge of US benefits regulations and plan design, including self-funded and fully insured medical, 401(k), and welfare plans.
Demonstrated experience managing brokers, carriers, and vendors, including RFPs, renewals, and contract negotiation.
Experience with benefits budgeting, financial analysis, and cost modeling.
Proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration platforms, and advanced Excel or data analysis skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and explain complex topics simply.
Preferred
Master's degree or professional certification such as CEBS, CCP, or SPHR.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or expansion into new locations.
Experience in a technology or high-growth environment.
Strategic thinking balanced with strong execution and attention to detail.
Collaboration and influence across HR, Finance, Legal, and external partners.
Analytical and financial acumen, with sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
Vendor and stakeholder management, and a service-oriented mindset.
Integrity and discretion in handling confidential employee and financial information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 8 or more years of progressive benefits experience, including hands-on benefits program management
- Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without formal authority
- Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and plan design, including self-funded and fully insured medical, 401(k), and welfare plans
- Experience managing brokers, carriers, and vendors, including RFPs, renewals, and contract negotiation
- Experience with benefits budgeting, financial analysis, and cost modeling
- Proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration platforms, plus advanced Excel or data analysis skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders and explain complex topics simply
- Master's degree or professional certification such as CEBS, CCP, or SPHR
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or expansion into new locations
- Experience in a technology or high-growth environment
Ichor Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ichor Systems, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Ichor Systems, Inc..
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Affordable Benefits — A premium‑free medical plan fully covered by the employer is available for eligible U.S. employees, with indications of premium‑free family coverage in some contexts. Coverage breadth includes medical, dental, vision, and tax‑advantaged HSA/FSA options.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 50% on the first 8% with immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Life and disability insurance further reinforce financial protection.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 15% discount enables broad participation in ownership. Plan availability is described as global, subject to standard plan terms.
Ichor Systems, Inc. Insights
What We Do
We are a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment. Our product offerings include gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems, collectively known as fluid delivery systems and subsystems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Our gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control precise quantities of the specialized gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch and deposition. Our chemical delivery systems and subsystems precisely blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. We also provide precision-machined components, weldments, e‑beam and laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing and surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. This vertically integrated portion of our business is primarily focused on metal and plastic parts that are used in gas and chemical systems, respectively. We are strategically located to provide the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California, and we have production facilities in California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Minnesota, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Mexico, and the UK, staffed by our 2000+ team members.
