Employee Benefits Specialist (Berkeley)

This is a 56-month long contract, hybrid in the East Bay Area!

Required Skills & Experience :

5+ years of California leave administration experience

Strong knowledge of ADA and reasonable accommodations

Proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems (Paycom preferred)

Exceptional patience, empathy, and communication skills

Local to East Bay Area and available for onsite visits

Nice to Have Skills & Experience :

Experience with UNUM and TotalLeaves case management systems

Familiarity with ergonomic assessments and vendor coordination

Background in healthcare or residential care environments

Job Description :

Insight Global is seeking a Leave Administrator for a healthcare client of ours in Berkeley, CA. Were seeking a seasoned Leave of Absence Specialist to join our HR operations team on a 5 to 6 month contract. This role support employees within a network of 16 healthcare and residential facilities across the East Bay Area, with onsite visits 12 days per week. Youll manage a high-volume caseload of employee leaves and workers comp claims, ensuring compliance, empathy, and precision every step of the way.

Responsibilities

Manage ~50 active leave cases and ~20 workers comp cases

Guide employees through leave processes and vendor coordination (UNUM / TotalLeaves)

Administer ADA accommodations and ensure compliance

Handle benefit premium calculations and payroll coordination

Complete and submit workers comp forms to third-party vendors

Maintain accurate documentation and case tracking

Support ergonomic assessments and vendor recommendations

Collaborate with HR, payroll, and procurement teams

Provide onsite support across East Bay facilities (Berkeley, Oakland, etc.)