Director, Talent Manager, Management

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

• Lead and oversee all employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, time‑off, and wellness plans.
• Manage benefits strategy, vendor relationships, negotiations, benchmarking, and cost analysis.
• Oversee open enrollment, plan renewals, and employee benefits communications.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and organisational regulations.
• Monitor audits, reporting, billing reconciliation, and cost control measures.
• Develop clear, effective benefits communication to enhance employee understanding and engagement.
• Lead, coach, and develop the benefits team while fostering a positive work environment.
• Partner with senior leadership on HR strategy and organisational initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in employee benefits administration, including health and retirement plans.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage teams and complex programmes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience working with HR systems and benefits platforms.
• Professional certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM, CEBS, CCP) preferred.

• Nice to have experience in Mortgage / Banking domain.

This is Hybrid Role (Sacramento, California)

The salary for this position is between $120,000 - $150,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long‑term disability insurance] [short‑term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10‑15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

Want to change the world? Let us know.

Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!