We’re an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of America’s most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,000 team members across multiple companies, we create best-in-class products that help make the world healthier and happier. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $600 million of revenue annually. Learn more about our brands.
We’re Looking For A: Total Rewards Specialist
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
What You’ll Be Doing: We are seeking a detail-oriented Total Rewards Specialist to support day-to-day administration of benefits, leave management, and payroll processes. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees navigating enrollments, leave programs, and pay-related questions, while ensuring accuracy and compliance across HR systems. This role is the main contact for benefit inquiries, collaborates with vendors to resolve issues, and performs regular audits. In performing these duties, this role supports the interpretation and administration of Company policies and contributes to general business operations, exercising discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working across multiple platforms, and able to manage sensitive employee data with discretion.
Benefits Administration
- Administer COBRA and other benefit transactions that require manual processing outside of automated system workflows
- Review and approve new hire and life event benefits enrollments
- Manage employee-facing benefits communications throughout the enrollment lifecycle
- Support administration, auditing, and funding processes for Health Savings Account (HSA), retirement, and other benefit-related accounts
- Perform invoice and payroll deduction reconciliations for benefits vendors
Leave of Absence Administration
- Effectively interpret FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences and disabilities
- Track and administer intermittent, continuous, and other leave types in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations
- Complete state unemployment insurance, disability, and other leave-related claim documentation
- Payroll coordination for all paid and unpaid leaves including HRIS Pay Classification Management, Individual Claim Management, Compliance, and Return to Work procedures for all individuals out on leave
- Point of contact for questions or concerns for employees and leadership
- Interpret and apply Company leave policies to individual employee circumstances, exercising discretion and independent judgment in resolving non-routine situations
Workers’ Compensation
- Monitor, coordinate, and process Workers’ Compensation claims
- Monitor and record appropriate leave usage relative to Workers’ Compensation benefits; notify payroll and other appropriate personnel regarding adjustments
Payroll Support
- Process and review timecards each pay cycle, resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate, on-time submission
- Manage payroll checklist updates, including bonuses, wage garnishments, terminations, and other pay-cycle adjustments
- Complete Verifications of Employment (VOEs) and handle payroll-related mail
- Maintain payroll documentation and checklists in accordance with recordkeeping practices
General HR Operations
- Handle incoming and outgoing HR-related mail
- Partner with HR team on employee wellness events
- Support special projects, process improvements, and open enrollment planning, testing, and execution
- Support the interpretation, administration, and consistent application of HR policies, exercising discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance to the business
- Contribute to general business operations by identifying and recommending improvements to HR processes and procedures
Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):
- Working knowledge of FMLA, COBRA, and state disability/UI processes
- Familiarity with benefits enrollment platforms, leave management, and payroll systems (experience with Paycor and New York Life a plus)
- Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Paycor, ADP, Workday, or similar) preferred
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential employee data
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance in support of Company policies and general business operations
- Strong customer service orientation with a responsive, employee-first approach
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve data or process discrepancies
- Comfort working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Bachelors Degree
- 1–3 years of experience in HR operations, benefits administration, or a related HR support role
- Bachelors Degree in HR, BA, or related field (preferred)
- Paycor and Benefits Advisor experience (preferred)
- SHRM-CP or HR certification (preferred)
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Bonus Opportunities – Earn more with both annual and monthly bonus programs tied to performance.
- Investing in Your Future – We match up to 3.5% of your 401(k) contributions and offer a company-sponsored Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), helping your retirement savings grow alongside the company. Learn more.
- Work-Life Balance – Start your first year accruing up to 15 days of vacation, plus 6 paid sick and mental health days.
- Well-Being Support – Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program, company closure dates, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and expanded mental health benefits—we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
- Career Growth – Grow with us through our mentorship program, continuous learning opportunities, and performance-based pay increases designed to help you advance.
- Make an Impact – Give back through our charity sponsorships. Together, we’ve donated over $9 million to communities worldwide.
- Additional Benefits - Cell/internet reimbursement, free employee products, annual events, and more!
The base salary range is $56,200 - $75,000, plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.
The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote.
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Working knowledge of FMLA, COBRA, and state disability/UI processes
- Familiarity with benefits enrollment platforms, leave management, and payroll systems
- Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Paycor, ADP, Workday, or similar)
- Experience with Paycor and New York Life
- 1-3 years of experience in HR operations, benefits administration, or related HR support role
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential employee data
- Strong customer service orientation with an employee-first approach
- Problem-solving skills with ability to identify and resolve data or process discrepancies
- Paycor and Benefits Advisor experience
- SHRM-CP or HR certification
What the Team is Saying
Golden Hippo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Employer-paid 100% premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision are prominently advertised, materially reducing out-of-pocket costs. This level of cost coverage is described as uncommon for U.S. employers.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) alongside a 401(k) match offers ownership and long-term value in addition to cash savings. Public benefits pages highlight ESOP participation as part of the standard package.
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Parental & Family Support — Sixteen weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 11 paid holidays are listed, alongside adoption and fertility benefits. These offerings indicate robust family support, with specifics to be confirmed by role and location.
Golden Hippo Insights
What We Do
With over 900 team members across multiple companies dedicated to improving lives, we create best-in-class products that bring health and happiness. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $600 million of revenue annually. From brand ideation to ad creation to product fulfillment, the entire process happens in-house.
Why Work With Us
Golden Hippo’s one-of-a-kind company culture is driven by collaboration, innovation, and initiative. The same tenacity and scrappiness that built Golden Hippo in 2011 still drives our culture to this day. We work hard, have fun, and strive to make a lasting impact on everything we do.
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