Benefits & Leave Administrator

Ultimate Staffing; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing partners with a global organization in the automotive industry to hire a bilingual Benefits & Leave Administrator in Fountain Valley, CA. This on-site role concentrates on leave administration, disability programs, and benefits support.

You will manage FMLA, CFRA, ADA leaves, enrollments, and respond to employee questions. Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and benefit systems is essential, and Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leave or benefits administration experience
• Experience with FMLA, CFRA, and ADA
• Knowledge of leave laws and compliance
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems
• Strong Excel skills
• Bilingual Spanish required
• Experience supporting wellness events or benefits communications is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage leaves including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, state leaves and other protected leaves
• Track leave requests, approvals, extensions, and return-to-work dates
• Coordinate with employees, managers, and third-party administrators during the leave process
• Support STD, LTD, and state disability claims
• Assist with ADA accommodations and the interactive process

Skills

Leave administration

Benefits administration

HR operations

Excel

Spanish bilingual

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Canva

Job description

Job Title: Benefits & Leave Administrator

Location: Fountain Valley, CA (100% Onsite)

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

Assignment Length: 3-6 Months (Potential for Extension)

Pay: $30-$35/hour DOE

We are partnering with a well-established global organization in the automotive industry to identify a bilingual Benefits & Leave Administrator to support a high-volume employee population. This role will focus primarily on leave administration, disability programs, and employee benefits support.

What You'll Do

Leave Administration

• Manage employee leaves including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, state leave programs, personal leaves, and other protected leaves
• Track leave requests, approvals, extensions, and return-to-work dates
• Coordinate with employees, managers, and third-party administrators throughout the leave process
• Support Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and state disability claims
• Assist with ADA accommodations and the interactive process

Benefits Administration

• Support medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and voluntary benefit programs
• Process enrollments, qualifying life events, and employee benefit changes
• Audit benefit elections and deductions for accuracy
• Serve as a resource for employee benefits questions
• Assist with open enrollment activities and benefits communications

Employee Support & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, and applicable state regulations
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
• Assist with reporting, audits, and HR compliance initiatives
• Provide exceptional customer service to employees and managers

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in leave administration, benefits administration, or HR operations
• Hands-on experience administering FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, disability programs, and employee benefits
• Strong knowledge of leave laws and compliance requirements
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems
• Strong Excel skills
• Bilingual Spanish, required
• Experience supporting employee wellness events, health fairs, or benefits communications is a plus
• Knowledge of Canva is a plus

Ideal Background

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple cases simultaneously, communicates effectively with employees at all levels, and is comfortable working independently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Leave of Absence Administration
• FMLA
• CFRA
• ADA Compliance
• Benefits Administration
• Disability Claims Management
• Employee Benefits
• HRIS
• Excel
• Employee Relations
• Open Enrollment
• Human Resources
• HIPAA Compliance
• COBRA
• Spanish Language Skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.