Benefits Administrator

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage health, retirement, leave, and wellness programs onsite. You will partner with HR, payroll, and insurers to ensure accurate enrollments and compliant administration for a growing employee population.

The role requires 3+ years in benefits or HR administration, strong Excel and HRIS skills, and knowledge of COBRA, ACA, and FMLA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of benefits administration or HR administration experience.
• Knowledge of COBRA, ACA, FMLA and California employment regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and Excel reporting.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life and retirement plans.
• Coordinate new hire enrollments, life event changes and annual open enrollment.
• Maintain benefits records in the HRIS and ensure timely processing of elections.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers, brokers, and payroll to resolve issues.
• Support leave administration and compliance requirements.

Skills

Benefits administration

HR administration

Customer service

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Benefits Administrator
Location: Bakersfield, CA (Onsite)
Salary: $60,000 – $75,000 DOE

A well-established organization in the Central Valley is seeking a Benefits Administrator to support a growing employee population and ensure benefit programs run smoothly and accurately. Known for its commitment to employees and long-term stability, this company views its HR team as a key partner in delivering an exceptional employee experience.

This role is critical in helping employees understand and maximize their benefits while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficient administration of health, retirement, leave, and wellness programs. If you enjoy helping people, solving problems, and managing details, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a daily impact.

The Opportunity

The Benefits Administrator will serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit programs and leave administration. You’ll work closely with Human Resources, payroll, insurance carriers, and employees to maintain accurate enrollments, answer questions, and support ongoing compliance efforts.

This position offers the chance to take ownership of benefits processes while contributing to broader HR initiatives and employee engagement efforts. The right candidate will thrive in a role that combines customer service, organization, and analytical responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Coordinate new hire enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Maintain accurate benefits records within the HRIS platform and ensure timely processing of employee elections.
• Partner with insurance carriers, brokers, and payroll teams to resolve eligibility, billing, and coverage issues.
• Support leave administration processes including FMLA, CFRA, disability, and related compliance requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of benefits administration, HR administration, or related human resources experience.
• Knowledge of employee benefits, leave administration, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, and California employment regulations.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and Microsoft Excel for reporting and record management.
• Prior experience supporting manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, distribution, or multi-site organizations is preferred.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Established organization with a strong reputation and long-term employee tenure.
• Opportunity to become the subject matter expert for benefits administration.
• High visibility with HR leadership and cross-functional departments.
• Collaborative culture that values employee support, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact while continuing to grow professionally, this could be the right next step.

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