Leave and Benefits Administrator

Ultimate Staffing Services; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services is recruiting a Leave and Benefits Administrator for a 100% onsite role in Fountain Valley, CA. The position handles FMLA/CFRA/ADA leaves, disability claims, and coordination of return-to-work processes for employees and managers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of leave administration experience, strong knowledge of California leave laws, and excellent communication. Benefits administration experience is a plus; bilingual Spanish is required.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• 3+ years of leave administration experience.
• Hands-on experience with FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and disability claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee leave programs, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, personal leaves, military leave, and state leave programs.
• Coordinate leave requests, extensions, return-to-work processes, and employee communications.
• Administer and track disability claims (STD/LTD) and state disability programs.
• Support the ADA interactive process and accommodation requests.
• Maintain accurate leave, accommodation, and employee records.
• Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding leave policies and procedures.
• Assist with benefits administration, enrollments, life events, status changes, and terminations.
• Partner with carriers, vendors, and third-party administrators to address questions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company leave policies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leave administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Leave and Benefits Administrator (JN -082026-428737) Fountain Valley, California

Salary: USD30 - USD35 per hour

Leave of Absence Administrator (Bilingual Spanish)
Location: Fountain Valley, CA (100% Onsite)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Assignment Length: 3-6 Months (Potential for Extension)

We're partnering with a well-established organization in Fountain Valley seeking a Bilingual Spanish Leave of Absence Administrator to support employees and managers through the leave process, accommodations, disability programs, and return-to-work coordination.

This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on experience administering leave programs including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, disability claims, and state leave programs. Benefits administration experience is a plus, but candidates with strong leave administration experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee leave programs, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, personal leaves, military leave, and state leave programs
• Coordinate leave requests, extensions, return-to-work processes, and employee communications
• Administer and track disability claims, including Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and state disability programs
• Support the ADA interactive process and employee accommodation requests
• Maintain accurate leave, accommodation, and employee records
• Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding leave policies and procedures
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, status changes, and terminations
• Partner with carriers, vendors, and third‑party administrators to address employee questions and issues
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company leave policies and regulations

Qualifications

Required

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• 3+ years of leave administration experience
• Hands‑on experience managing FMLA, CFRA, ADA, disability claims, and return-to-work processes
• Strong knowledge of California leave laws and related regulationsExcellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

Preferred

• Employee benefits administration experience
• Experience with HRIS, benefits, or payroll systems
• Multi‑state leave administration experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a respected organization and make an immediate impact
• Collaborative team environment
• Benefits experience can be learned; strong leave administration experience is the priority
• Potential for assignment extension based on business needs

If you have a strong background in leave administration and enjoy helping employees navigate complex leave and accommodation processes, we'd love to connect with you.