Benefits Specialist

LHH; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Assistant for an on-site role in Van Nuys, CA. You will support administration of employee benefits programs and answer benefits-related inquiries with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

You will collaborate with HR team members, coordinate with benefits providers, and assist with onboarding, enrollment processing, and reporting. This role emphasizes organization, discretion, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of benefits administration, HR, or admin support experience preferred.
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs and HR practices is a plus.
• Strong data entry and record-keeping skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily administration of employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement).
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations accurately and timely.
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.
• Maintain employee benefits records and ensure data accuracy in HRIS and benefits systems.
• Assist with new hire onboarding and benefits orientation.
• Coordinate with providers and third-party administrators to resolve issues.
• Prepare benefits-related reports, documents, and correspondence.
• Support open enrollment activities, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and records.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team.

Skills

Benefits administration

HR knowledge

Data entry

MS Excel

Outlook

HRIS experience

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

HRIS

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Benefits Assistant to support the administration of employee benefits programs and provide outstanding customer service to employees regarding benefits-related inquiries. This on-site role in Van Nuys is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working with confidential information and supporting HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations accurately and timely
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits eligibility, enrollment, and coverage
• Maintain employee benefits records and ensure data accuracy within HRIS and benefits systems
• Assist with new hire onboarding and benefits orientation
• Coordinate with benefits providers and third-party administrators to resolve issues
• Prepare benefits-related reports, documents, and correspondence
• Support open enrollment activities, benefits audits, and compliance initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and records
• Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources team

Qualifications

• 1+ years of benefits administration, human resources, or administrative support experience preferred
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs and HR practices is a plus
• Strong data entry and record-keeping skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience supporting open enrollment and employee benefits administration

Benefit offerings: include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers