Leave and Benefits Administrator

About the role

We're partnering with a well-established organization in Fountain Valley seeking a Bilingual Spanish Leave of Absence Administrator to support employees and managers through the leave process, accommodations, disability programs, and return-to-work coordination. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience administering leave programs including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, disability claims, and state leave programs. Benefits administration experience is a plus, but candidates with strong leave administration experience are encouraged to apply. Assignment length: 3-6 months with potential for extension. Location: Fountain Valley, CA (100% onsite).

Responsibilities

• Manage employee leave programs, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, personal leaves, military leave, and state leave programs
• Coordinate leave requests, extensions, return-to-work processes, and employee communications
• Administer and track disability claims, including Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and state disability programs
• Support the ADA interactive process and employee accommodation requests
• Maintain accurate leave, accommodation, and employee records
• Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding leave policies and procedures
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, status changes, and terminations
• Partner with carriers, vendors, and third-party administrators to address employee questions and issues
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company leave policies and regulations

Qualifications

Required:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• 3+ years of leave administration experience
• Hands-on experience managing FMLA, CFRA, ADA, disability claims, and return-to-work processes
• Strong knowledge of California leave laws and related regulations
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

Preferred:

• Employee benefits administration experience
• Experience with HRIS, benefits, or payroll systems
• Multi-state leave administration experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field

Skills

• Leave of Absence Administration
• FMLA
• ADA
• CFRA
• Disability Claims
• Return-to-Work Coordination
• Employee Benefits
• HR Compliance
• Employee Relations
• Spanish (bilingual)

Pay

$30-$35/hour DOE

Schedule

Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM-4:30 PM