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Employee Benefits Specialist

Employee Benefits Specialist

Insight GlobalBerkeley, CA, United States
17 hours ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

This is a 5–6-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. We’re 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 1–2 days per week. You’ll 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.)
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