We are looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Newport Beach, California. This role focuses on managing high-volume leave administration and employee benefits for a multi-state workforce, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. You will play a critical part in supporting employees and maintaining efficient processes that align with organizational standards. Responsibilities: • Administer leave of absence processes for hourly employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies. • Serve as a subject matter expert on multi-state leave laws, providing guidance on eligibility, documentation, and tracking for employees. • Coordinate the return-to-work process, including communication and accommodations for employees returning from leave. • Manage self-insured benefits programs, overseeing enrollment, eligibility, and addressing inquiries from employees. • Collaborate with HR and payroll teams to streamline leave and benefits administration, maintaining adherence to policies and procedures. • Monitor and update benefits and leave policies to reflect changes in state and federal regulations. • Maintain accurate records and files related to employee benefits and leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards. • Analyze leave usage trends and compliance performance, identifying opportunities for process improvements. • Provide clear communication and guidance to employees and managers on leave and benefits procedures.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing multi-state leaves for a high-volume hourly workforce. • Strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws, including compliance with HIPAA regulations. • Hands-on experience administering benefits in a self-insured organization. • Proficiency in HR systems, such as Paycom, for tracking leave and benefits. • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail when handling sensitive employee data. • Excellent communication skills for educating employees and collaborating with managers. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

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Newport Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary
37.45 - 43.36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Newport Beach, California. This role focuses on managing high-volume leave administration and employee benefits for a multi-state workforce, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. You will play a critical part in supporting employees and maintaining efficient processes that align with organizational standards. Responsibilities: • Administer leave of absence processes for hourly employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies. • Serve as a subject matter expert on multi-state leave laws, providing guidance on eligibility, documentation, and tracking for employees. • Coordinate the return-to-work process, including communication and accommodations for employees returning from leave. • Manage self-insured benefits programs, overseeing enrollment, eligibility, and addressing inquiries from employees. • Collaborate with HR and payroll teams to streamline leave and benefits administration, maintaining adherence to policies and procedures. • Monitor and update benefits and leave policies to reflect changes in state and federal regulations. • Maintain accurate records and files related to employee benefits and leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards. • Analyze leave usage trends and compliance performance, identifying opportunities for process improvements. • Provide clear communication and guidance to employees and managers on leave and benefits procedures.
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