Human Resources Specialist - LOA & Benefits

Ultimate Staffing Services
  • Costa Mesa, California
  • Remote
  • $36–$38.46 Per Hour
19 days ago

Job Description

Are you passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences while ensuring compliance and operational excellence? We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to support leave administration, benefits, HR operations, and compliance initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being a trusted resource for employees, managing complex leave programs, and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

  • Administer employee leaves of absence from intake through return-to-work, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other state and local leave programs
  • Serve as a resource for employees by answering HR, leave, and benefits-related questions
  • Support benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, reporting, audits, and employee inquiries
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR data within HRIS systems
  • Support employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, status changes, and offboarding
  • Partner with internal teams to improve processes, efficiency, and employee experience
  • Assist with HR reporting, audits, and special projects
  • Manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • 3+ years of Human Resources experience
  • Experience administering FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and other leave programs
  • Benefits administration experience, including employee support and reporting
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
  • Experience working with HRIS platforms; UKG experience is highly preferred
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Staffing industry experience is a plus

This job will pay a range of $75,000 - $80,000 annually.

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCosta Mesa, California (
Remote
)
Salary$36–$38.46 Per Hour

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)unmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Employment Lawunmatched
  • FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993)unmatched
  • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

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