BILINGUAL HR Generalist (Benefits & Leave)

Nelson Connects; Calistoga (CA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nelson Connects in Calistoga, CA seeks a bilingual (English/Spanish) HR Generalist focused on benefits administration and California leave management. The role is on-site, full-time, Temp-to-Hire, and supports open enrollment, payroll backup, and compliance across ACA, FMLA, CFRA, and state programs.

You will handle benefits administration (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)) and leave coordination, while maintaining confidential records in ADP and assisting with recruitment and onboarding.

Qualifications

• 3+ years HR Generalist experience, incl. 2+ years administering benefits and/or leaves in California.
• Knowledge of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, SDI/PFL, ADA/FEHA, ACA, COBRA, ERISA basics.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now; payroll familiarity is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent.
• Intermediate Excel; high attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Clear empathetic benefits and leave communications.

Responsabilités

• Administer employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and 401(k) plans.
• Coordinate open enrollment, process benefit changes, reconcile insurance invoices, and assist with ACA reporting and COBRA notices.
• Manage leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, workers’ compensation leave, and California paid leave programs.
• Coordinate accommodations, return-to-work plans, modified duty, and benefits continuation during leaves.
• Support workers’ compensation claims, OSHA recordkeeping, safety programs, and compliance training.
• Assist with recruiting, interviews, background checks, onboarding, new hire orientation, and employment verifications.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in ADP; provide payroll backup and support J-1 and H-2B visa programs.
• Respond to employee questions, support HR initiatives, and help coordinate employee engagement and recognition activities.
• Assist with payroll (ADP) for 200+ employees

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR Generalist experience

Excel

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Outils

ADP Workforce Now

Description du poste

BILINGUAL HR Generalist (Benefits & Leave)

You are a bilingual (English/Spanish), detail-oriented
HR professional with hands-on experience in benefits administration and
California leave management. You enjoy helping employees navigate benefits and
time away while ensuring compliance and supporting a positive workplace
culture.

Location: Calistoga, CA
This Position Pays: $33–$38/hour
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, on-site
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

What You Will Be Doing:

• Administer
  employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability,
  EAP, and 401(k) plans.
• Coordinate
  open enrollment, process benefit changes, reconcile insurance invoices,
  and assist with ACA reporting and COBRA notices.
• Manage
  leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave,
  workers’ compensation leave, and California paid leave programs.
• Coordinate
  accommodations, return-to-work plans, modified duty, and benefits
  continuation during leaves.
• Support
  workers’ compensation claims, OSHA recordkeeping, safety programs, and
  compliance training.
• Assist
  with recruiting, interviews, background checks, onboarding, new hire
  orientation, and employment verifications.
• Maintain
  accurate and confidential employee records in ADP; provide payroll backup
  and support J-1 and H-2B visa programs.
• Respond
  to employee questions, support HR initiatives, and help coordinate
  employee engagement and recognition activities.
• Assist
  with payroll (ADP) for 200+ employees

What You Bring:

• Bilingual
  English/Spanish proficiency.
• At
  least 3 years of HR Generalist experience, including 2 years administering
  benefits and/or leaves in California.
• Working
  knowledge of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, SDI/PFL, ADA/FEHA accommodations, ACA,
  COBRA, and basic ERISA requirements.
• Experience
  with ADP Workforce Now preferred; payroll experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s
  degree in HR, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate
  Excel skills and strong attention to detail, organization,
  confidentiality, and follow-through.
• Ability
  to communicate benefits and leave information clearly and empathetically.
• Resort,
  hospitality, or spa experience and an HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or
  similar) are a plus.

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.

We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.

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