Leave of Absence and Benefits Administrator

Job Title: LOA and Benefits Administrator

Location: Fountain Valley, CA (100% Onsite)

Employment Type: Temporary (3-6 months, with possible extension)

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30AM-4:30PM

Pay: $30-$35/hr. DOE

Our client is seeking a Bilingual Spanish Leave of Absence (LOA) & Benefits Administrator to support employees through leave administration, disability programs, ADA accommodations, and benefits processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering FMLA, CFRA, ADA, STD/LTD, and employee benefits programs while delivering exceptional employee support.

Responsibilities

Leave of Absence Administration

• Administer and track FMLA, CFRA, state leaves, personal leaves, ADA-related leaves, and other protected leave programs.
• Coordinate Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims.
• Manage leave documentation, employee communications, approvals, extensions, and return-to-work processes.
• Partner with employees, managers, and third-party administrators throughout the leave process.
• Support ADA accommodations and the interactive process.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and voluntary benefits.
• Process enrollments, qualifying life events, and status changes.
• Support open enrollment, benefits audits, and employee education.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, vendors, and insurance carriers.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• 3+ years of Leave of Absence, Benefits Administration, or HR Operations experience.
• Experience administering:
  • FMLA
  • CFRA
  • ADA accommodations
  • STD/LTD programs
  • Employee benefits plans
• Knowledge of HIPAA, COBRA, and state leave regulations.
• Experience with HRIS, benefits platforms, and payroll systems preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Able to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and works independently

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.