Benefits & Leave Specialist

University-of-California,-Irvin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Parking information

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Temporary HR Benefits Administrator to manage employee inquiries and administer health, welfare, and leave programs. You will guide employees through plan requirements, explain enrollment details, and prioritize case queues to improve HR operations.

Strong knowledge of benefits administration, leave management, and payroll processes is required, with excellent communication and organizational skills to handle multi-channel inquiries effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of benefits administration, leave management (FMLA/ADA), workers' compensation, and payroll processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex inquiries using organizational policies and online resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a track record of translating intricate HR policy language for a broad audience.
• Strong organizational skills to balance multi-channel inquiry streams and prioritize competing operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve routine to complex employee inquiries via phone, email, and case management systems in accordance with established policies.
• Administer employee health, welfare, and leave of absence programs, guiding employees through plan requirements and leave provisions.
• Explain plan options, policy features, and open enrollment details clearly to employees to ensure informed decision-making.
• Prioritize daily case queues, conduct detailed case analysis, and develop actionable recommendations to enhance HR operational efficiency.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave management

Payroll processes

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organization

Job description

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Temporary HR Benefits Administrator to manage employee inquiries and administer health, welfare, and leave programs. You will guide employees through plan requirements, explain enrollment details, and prioritize case queues to improve HR operations.

Strong knowledge of benefits administration, leave management, and payroll processes is required, with excellent communication and organizational skills to handle multi-channel inquiries effectively.