Temporary HR and Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Summary :

The Temporary HR & Benefits Specialist supports day-to-day HR operations, benefits administration, and payroll coordination during the assignment period. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of employee benefits and payroll processes while providing high-quality service to employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Administer and support employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Assist with leave management (FMLA, ADA, and other statutory leaves) and Workers’ Compensation claims coordination.
• Partner with Payroll to verify deductions, adjustments, and ensure accurate biweekly processing; provide back-up payroll support as needed.
• Maintain compliance with employment and benefits laws (ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, ESA, etc.).
• Reconcile benefits invoices, monitor enrollments, and conduct basic audits for data accuracy.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee HR and benefits inquiries with a focus on timely, professional communication.
• Support HR and payroll reporting, documentation, and HRIS updates as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Assignment Details

Work Environment :

The work environment is indoors in a professional office environment. The floor surfaces are carpeted in office areas and conference rooms with vinyl floor covering typical in hallways, break rooms and computer rooms. Occasionally, they may work in a warehouse environment, as part of a project, and / or in the field with outside sales.

Work Hours :

The work schedule is 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. Initial start time may vary, with work hours typically from 8am-5pm. Work hours and shifts are subject to change depending on operating business conditions and needs. The position resides in Orange County but is hybrid with 2 days being remote work.

Physical and Mental Demands :

Sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, or negligible amounts of force frequently, to move objects. This job also requires constant sitting. Constant use of the upper extremities is required to reach, handle, and position tools and equipment. The employee must know and follow proper safety protocols and maintain a professional and polished appearance. They must be able to efficiently use Microsoft Office Programs and Project Management systems to retrieve information, generate documents, organize project plans / schedules and coordinate meetings. The employee must also be able to maintain and preserve confidentiality of company information, exhibit strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders, including international affiliates.

Supervisory Responsibilities : None