Benefits & Leave Administrator

Job Title: Benefits & Leave AdministratorLocation: Fountain Valley, CA (100% Onsite)Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM-4:30 PMAssignment Length: 3-6 Months (Potential for Extension)Pay: $30-$35/hour DOE We are partnering with a well-established global organization in the automotive industry to identify a bilingual Benefits & Leave Administrator to support a high-volume employee population. This role will focus primarily on leave administration, disability programs, and employee benefits support. What You'll DoLeave AdministrationManage employee leaves including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, state leave programs, personal leaves, and other protected leavesTrack leave requests, approvals, extensions, and return-to-work datesCoordinate with employees, managers, and third-party administrators throughout the leave processSupport Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and state disability claimsAssist with ADA accommodations and the interactive processBenefits AdministrationSupport medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and voluntary benefit programsProcess enrollments, qualifying life events, and employee benefit changesAudit benefit elections and deductions for accuracyServe as a resource for employee benefits questionsAssist with open enrollment activities and benefits communicationsEmployee Support & ComplianceEnsure compliance with FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, and applicable state regulationsMaintain accurate and confidential employee recordsAssist with reporting, audits, and HR compliance initiativesProvide exceptional customer service to employees and managers What We're Looking For2+ years of experience in leave administration, benefits administration, or HR operationsHands-on experience administering FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, disability programs, and employee benefitsStrong knowledge of leave laws and compliance requirementsExperience working with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systemsStrong Excel skillsBilingual Spanish, requiredExperience supporting employee wellness events, health fairs, or benefits communications is a plusKnowledge of Canva is a plus Ideal BackgroundWe're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple cases simultaneously, communicates effectively with employees at all levels, and is comfortable working independently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Desired Skills and Experience Leave of Absence Administration FMLA CFRA ADA Compliance Benefits Administration Disability Claims Management Employee Benefits HRIS Excel Employee Relations Open Enrollment Human Resources HIPAA Compliance COBRA Spanish Language Skills 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.