Bilingual HR Generalist — Benefits & Leaves

Nelson Connects; Calistoga (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR Generalist experience

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

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.