Bilingual HR & Workers’ Comp Specialist

Danny; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Danny in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support day-to-day HR operations with a primary emphasis on workers’ compensation administration, employee relations, disciplinary processes, and HR compliance.

This role coordinates workplace injury claims, facilitates return-to-work programs, maintains accurate employee records, and supports performance management and corrective action processes. Strong communication in Spanish and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation claims administration.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate workers’ compensation claims from injury reporting through claim closure, ensuring timely reporting, documentation, regulatory compliance, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Serve as the primary liaison between employees, supervisors, insurance carriers, medical providers, attorneys, and third-party administrators, while monitoring work restrictions and supporting return-to-work efforts.
• Conduct workplace incident investigations and partner with Safety and Operations teams to identify corrective actions, promote workplace safety, and reduce future injury risks.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on company policies, procedures, workplace expectations, and employee relations matters.
• Administer and support employee disciplinary and corrective action processes, including coaching, documentation, performance improvement plans, suspensions, and terminations.
• Partner with managers and supervisors to address employee performance, attendance, conduct, workplace behavior concerns, and employee relations investigations involving complaints, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR documentation while ensuring compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, company policies, and employment practices.
• Prepare HR reports and track metrics related to workers’ compensation claims, safety incidents, attendance, discipline, and turnover.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures, as well as employee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding activities.
• Perform other human resources duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

HRIS experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Discretion and professionalism

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Danny in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support day-to-day HR operations with a primary emphasis on workers’ compensation administration, employee relations, disciplinary processes, and HR compliance.

This role coordinates workplace injury claims, facilitates return-to-work programs, maintains accurate employee records, and supports performance management and corrective action processes. Strong communication in Spanish and English is required.