HR Specialist - Bilingual Mandarin/Korean

Comrise; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Comrise is seeking an HR Generalist with a focus on benefits administration and total rewards. The role administers medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and employer sponsorship, and leads annual enrollment with vendor coordination and audits.

You will handle daily benefits transactions, COBRA, and leave management while ensuring compliance with US regulations. You will also participate in compensation processes, market benchmarking, and merit cycles, maintaining accurate HRIS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field
• 1-4+ years of experience in benefits administration, compensation, or total rewards
• US benefits/compensation knowledge; Canadian standards a plus
• Experience with HRIS/benefits platforms (Paycom, ADP) and strong Excel skills
• Analytical mindset to model pay scenarios and present clear recommendations
• Discretion and integrity handling confidential data
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines (open enrollment, audits, merit cycles)
• Experience using AI tools to improve HR/total rewards workflows is a plus
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus for Mandarin-speaking teams
• CEBS/CCP/PHR/SHRM certifications are a plus, not required
• Role is on-site; remote work is not available
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs and serve as primary contact for questions
• Lead annual open enrollment with vendor coordination and communications
• Manage day-to-day benefits transactions (new hires, life events, terminations, COBRA)
• Reconcile benefits invoices with Finance for timely payments
• Handle leaves of absence (FMLA, state leaves, disability, workers’ comp) and maintain compliance
• Support job evaluation, leveling, and pay structure maintenance
• Analyze market surveys to inform pay ranges and offer recommendations
• Assist with annual reviews data, modeling, and communications materials
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on offer benchmarking and new hire compensation
• Maintain compensation records in HRIS and ensure audit readiness
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and prepare filings
• Identify process improvements using automation/AI and support HRIS projects
• Provide HR Generalist support including onboarding, handbooks, and policies

Skills

Experience in benefits administration

Knowledge of US benefits/compensation

HRIS/Benefits systems experience

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Discretion and integrity

Multi-deadline management

AI-enabled HR tooling familiarity

Bilingual English/Mandarin (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/related field

Certifications: CEBS/CCP/PHR/SHRM is a plus

Tools

Paycom

ADP

MS Excel

Job description

• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and employer sponsorship, serving as the primary point of contact for employee questions.
• Assist and lead annual open enrollment, including vendor coordination, employee communications, system setup, and post-enrollment audits.
• Manage day-to-day benefits transactions such as new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and COBRA administration.
• Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and partner with Finance/Accounting to ensure accurate billing and timely payment.
• Serve as the point of contact for leave of absence programs (FMLA, state-specific leave, disability, and workers’ compensation), ensuring accurate tracking and compliant administration.

Compensation

• Support job evaluation, leveling, and pay structure maintenance, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Participate in and analyze market compensation surveys and benchmarking data to inform pay ranges and offer recommendations.
• Support the annual review cycles, including data preparation, modeling, and communication materials.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on offer benchmarking and new hire compensation recommendations.
• Maintain compensation records within the HRIS, ensuring data accuracy and audit readiness.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure benefits and compensation programs comply with applicable federal, state, and provincial regulations
• Prepare required filings and reporting, including employer sponsorship, ACA reporting, 5500 filings etc.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails to support internal and external audits.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

• Identify opportunities to streamline benefits and compensation processes and improve the employee experience through automation and AI-enabled tools.
• Partner with HRIS/Payroll teams on system configuration, testing, and troubleshooting related to benefits and compensation data.
• Develop clear, employee-friendly communications and resources (guides, FAQs, presentations) to explain total rewards programs.
• Support ad hoc compensation and benefits analysis and projects as needed.

HR Generalist Support

• Serve as a point of contact for general employee inquiries (policies, PTO, onboarding, HR systems, Employer sponsorship), routing to the appropriate specialist when needed.
• Support new hire onboarding and offboarding processes, including benefits orientation, paperwork audits, and exit interviews.
• Assist with maintaining and updating employee handbooks, HR policies, and standard operating procedures to ensure they remain current and compliant.
• Support employee relations activities, including documentation, investigations assistance, and escalation of issues to HR leadership as appropriate.
• Help maintain accurate employee records and personnel files within the HRIS, ensuring data integrity across systems.
• Assist with performance management cycle logistics (review windows, system setup, reminders, reporting) alongside the merit and bonus cycles.
• Support other HR functions and initiatives as needed, including training coordination, and special projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 1- 4 + years of experience in benefits administration, compensation, or total rewards, ideally within a fast-paced or high-growth company.
• Working knowledge of U.S. benefits and compensation ; familiarity with Canadian employment standards is a plus.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration platforms (e.g., Paycom, ADP, or similar); strong Excel skills required.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret survey data, model pay scenarios, and translate findings into clear recommendations.
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential compensation and personal data.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines (open enrollment, audits, merit cycles) simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable explaining complex benefits/compensation topics to employees at all levels.
• Practical experience using AI tools to improve HR/total rewards workflows is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus as this job may need to communicate with Mandarin speaking team..
• CEBS, CCP, or PHR/SHRM certification is a plus, but not required.
• This role is on-site; remote work is not available.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance