Benefits & Compliance Specialist - HR & Payroll

Natural Alternatives International Inc; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental, vision, life insurance

3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays

401K with company match

Employee Referral Bonus

Quarterly employee lunches

Job summary

Natural Alternatives International Inc is seeking a Benefits and Compliance Specialist in Carlsbad, CA. This full-time role focuses on HR duties, benefits administration, policy implementation, employee relations, and payroll-related compliance.

The position requires 5–7 years of HR experience, strong ADP familiarity, and knowledge of federal/state employment laws. Opportunities for growth and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state employment law, benefits, and compliance regulations.
• Experience administering benefit plans with payroll/benefit carrier integrations and 401(k) administration.
• Experience in payroll reconciliation and accruals.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administers HR plans and policies for all personnel; assists in policy development.
• Manages benefits administration including open enrollment, invoicing, and carrier inquiries.
• Coordinate annual benefit audits and respond to auditor requests; reconcile payroll records.
• Coordinate leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, PDL) and communicate processes to employees.
• Prepare monthly benefit allocations and accruals; ensure compliance with accounting deadlines.
• Maintain HR records and generate ADP reports; ensure ACA data accuracy (1094-C, 1095).
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal/state employment laws and confidentiality.

Skills

HR compliance

Leave management

Benefits administration

Payroll reconciliation

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR or related field

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP certification (advantage)

Tools

ADP

Job description

Natural Alternatives International Inc is seeking a Benefits and Compliance Specialist in Carlsbad, CA. This full-time role focuses on HR duties, benefits administration, policy implementation, employee relations, and payroll-related compliance.

The position requires 5–7 years of HR experience, strong ADP familiarity, and knowledge of federal/state employment laws. Opportunities for growth and competitive benefits are offered.