Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

HR Benefits and Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist (Bilingual Spanish)

Location : Los Angeles, CA

Employment Type : Direct Hire | Full-Time

Salary : $72,000+ per year

About the Role :

We’re seeking an experienced and people-focused HR Benefits and Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist to join a dynamic and fast-paced team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and English and have a strong background in benefits administration, compliance, and leave management. This position plays a key role in supporting employees and management across a variety of HR functions while ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations.

Key Responsibilities :

Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.

Guide employees through benefits enrollment, life-event changes, and open enrollment.

Manage leave of absence cases (FMLA, PFL, disability, ADA accommodations, etc.) from start to finish.

Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding benefits and leave policies.

Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, and applicable state laws.

Collaborate with payroll to ensure accurate deductions and leave pay.

Conduct benefits audits, maintain confidential records, and provide management reports.

Communicate with vendors and resolve claims or billing issues.

Assist in developing and updating HR policies and training related to benefits and leave programs.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).

Minimum 4 years of HR experience with a focus on benefits and LOA administration.

Strong understanding of HR practices, compliance, and benefits laws.

Bilingual (Spanish / English) required.

Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to travel locally between multiple sites (mileage reimbursement provided).

Professional, approachable, and detail-oriented demeanor.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants : Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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