Director, People & Culture

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As Centura’s Director of People & Culture, you will serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping and advancing the firm’s people strategy. You will partner with leadership to align HR practices with business goals, driving operational excellence, compliance, and a values-based culture. You will lead initiatives that strengthen engagement, promote accountability, and support a high-performing, inclusive workplace. You will ensure HR policies, programs, and systems reflect best practices and comply with federal and state regulations.

You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees alike, fostering transparency, trust, and collaboration across the organization. Ultimately, you will champion Centura’s mission by creating a culture where people thrive and business goals are achieved through aligned, purpose-driven performance.

This role is located onsite in San Diego, California. Remote candidates will not be considered.

• Lead Centura’s annual benefits renewal and open enrollment process, including timeline creation, vendor coordination, and communication planning.
• Evaluate current benefit plan performance annually by analyzing participation, utilization, employee feedback and cost trends.
• Partner with the firm’s benefits broker to review plan design options, renewals, and alternative carriers or cost‑savings opportunities.
• Benchmark benefit offerings against industry standards to ensure competitiveness and alignment with the firm’s total rewards strategy.
• Recommend plan design changes to leadership based on cost, compliance, and employee needs.
• Oversee benefits‑related compliance requirements, including ACA reporting, ERISA notices, COBRA administration, and plan document updates.
• Collaborate with Finance to forecast benefits costs and incorporate updates into the annual budget.
• Manage vendor and carrier relationships, ensuring service quality, data accuracy, and timely issue resolution.
• Develop and deliver employee communication materials for open enrollment (e.g., guides, FAQs, and presentations) that clearly explain benefits options and changes.
• Conduct post‑enrollment audits to verify accuracy of enrollments, deductions, and carrier data feeds.
• Analyze employee benefits trends and utilization data to inform future benefit strategy and wellness initiatives.

• Administer Centura’s Leave of Absence (LOA) and Reasonable Accommodation processes in compliance with federal and California laws (e.g., FMLA, CFRA, ADA).
• Send required notices and documentation to employees and managers within designated time frames.
• Coordinate with employees, managers, and HR leadership to ensure a smooth leave process and proper return‑to‑work planning.
• Track leave dates, extensions, and return‑to‑work statuses to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain confidential LOA and accommodation files and ensure all documentation is complete and up to date.
• Partner with payroll and benefits administrators to ensure accurate benefit continuation and pay during leaves.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on leave and accommodation policies, escalating complex cases to HR leadership as needed.
• Administer Centura’s Workers’ Compensation program in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding workplace injuries or incidents.
• File claims and coordinate with the insurance carrier to ensure timely submission and follow‑up.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all injury reports, claim documents, and correspondence.
• Monitor claim progress and communicate updates to employees, managers, and HR leadership as appropriate.
• Coordinate return‑to‑work programs, including light‑duty or modified work assignments when applicable.
• Partner with the insurance carrier, healthcare providers, and legal representatives to ensure effective case management and resolution.
• Track and report workplace injury trends to identify…