We are looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join our team in Newport Beach, California. This long-term contract position focuses on managing multi-state leave processes and benefits programs for a high-volume hourly workforce. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in compliance, leave administration, and employee benefits management. Responsibilities: • Administer and oversee leaves of absence for employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies. • Serve as the primary resource for multi-state leave processes, including eligibility communication, documentation, and tracking. • Ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations regarding leaves of absence and accommodations. • Facilitate the return-to-work process by coordinating communication and accommodations for employees. • Manage self-insured benefits programs, including enrollment, eligibility, and addressing employee inquiries. • Collaborate with HR and payroll teams to streamline leave and benefits administration while maintaining compliance. • Review and update policies related to benefits and leave to align with evolving regulations. • Maintain accurate records and employee files related to benefits and leave processes. • Generate reports on leave trends and compliance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience administering multi-state leave processes for a large hourly workforce. • In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and company-specific leave laws and compliance standards. • Familiarity with self-insured benefits programs and internal benefits administration. • Proficiency in HR systems, such as Paycom, for leave and benefits tracking. • Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills to manage high volumes of leave cases. • Excellent communication skills to provide guidance to employees and collaborate with teams. • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

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Newport Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary
34.26 - 39.67 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join our team in Newport Beach, California. This long-term contract position focuses on managing multi-state leave processes and benefits programs for a high-volume hourly workforce. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in compliance, leave administration, and employee benefits management. Responsibilities: • Administer and oversee leaves of absence for employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies. • Serve as the primary resource for multi-state leave processes, including eligibility communication, documentation, and tracking. • Ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations regarding leaves of absence and accommodations. • Facilitate the return-to-work process by coordinating communication and accommodations for employees. • Manage self-insured benefits programs, including enrollment, eligibility, and addressing employee inquiries. • Collaborate with HR and payroll teams to streamline leave and benefits administration while maintaining compliance. • Review and update policies related to benefits and leave to align with evolving regulations. • Maintain accurate records and employee files related to benefits and leave processes. • Generate reports on leave trends and compliance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
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