Job Description
Job Description
About MidPen
At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.
We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation's leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 130 properties is home to 20,000 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.
MidPen is, once again, proud to be certified as an official Great Place to Work® in 2025.
Benefits and Wellness
The Benefits and Wellness Manager is responsible for the design, administration, and execution of our organization's benefits, leave of absence programs, wellness initiatives, compensation, and overall total rewards strategy. This position plays a key role in supporting employee well-being and engagement while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The ideal candidate will balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a mission-driven, people-focused nonprofit environment.
Responsibilities:
Benefits Administration
- Design and manage all aspects of employee compensation and benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403(b), 457(b) commuter, EAP, etc.)
- Partner with brokers and vendors to optimize plan design, resolve escalated issues, and support annual renewals
- Lead Open Enrollment planning and execution
Leave of Absence and Accommodation Coordination
- Oversee administration of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, reasonable accommodations and personal leaves
- Support managers and employees in understanding leave rights and responsibilities
- Lead interactive processes and ensure timely, compliant documentation
Compensation Management
- Design and manage pay structures and salary benchmarking
- Conduct job evaluations and market pricing to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
- Partner with Finance and Asset Management align compensation budgets with business objectives and goals
- Lead compensation review cycles, including merit, bonuses, retirement distributions.
Wellness & Employee Support
- Develop and promote employee wellness initiatives aligned with total rewards strategy
- Partner with internal stakeholders to drive engagement in health and well-being programs
Total Rewards Strategy
- Contribute to the development of a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy that supports talent acquisition, retention, and performance
- Manage, support and communicate annual total rewards statements
- Analyze market trends and provide recommendations to remain competitive and equitable
Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure all programs comply with applicable laws and internal policies
- Prepare reports for audits, renewals, and internal analysis
- Maintain accurate records and support HRIS data integrity
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with a focus in compensation and benefits
- Knowledge of California employment laws and leave policies required
- Experience in nonprofit, mission-driven environments highly preferred
- Strong understanding of compliance related to benefits, ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, and FMLA
- Demonstrated ability to manage vendors and cross-functional relationships
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in HRIS systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now), Excel
Pay Range
$115,000 - $158,000 Annual Salary - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications
Benefits and Compensation (see here for full details)
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Investment with Employer Match
- Employee Education Reimbursement Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
- EAP Program
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 14 Paid Company Holidays
- 4 Paid Wellness Days
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.