Temporary HR Benefits Representative

University-of-California,-Irvin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Parking information

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Temporary HR Benefits Administrator to manage employee inquiries and administer health, welfare, and leave programs. You will guide employees through plan requirements, explain enrollment details, and prioritize case queues to improve HR operations.

Strong knowledge of benefits administration, leave management, and payroll processes is required, with excellent communication and organizational skills to handle multi-channel inquiries effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of benefits administration, leave management (FMLA/ADA), workers' compensation, and payroll processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex inquiries using organizational policies and online resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a track record of translating intricate HR policy language for a broad audience.
• Strong organizational skills to balance multi-channel inquiry streams and prioritize competing operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve routine to complex employee inquiries via phone, email, and case management systems in accordance with established policies.
• Administer employee health, welfare, and leave of absence programs, guiding employees through plan requirements and leave provisions.
• Explain plan options, policy features, and open enrollment details clearly to employees to ensure informed decision-making.
• Prioritize daily case queues, conduct detailed case analysis, and develop actionable recommendations to enhance HR operational efficiency.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave management

Payroll processes

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organization

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Your Role on the Team

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and resolve routine to complex employee inquiries via phone, email, and case management systems in accordance with established policies.

• Administer employee health, welfare, and leave of absence programs, guiding employees through plan requirements and leave provisions.

• Explain plan options, policy features, and open enrollment details clearly to employees to ensure informed decision-making.

• Prioritize daily case queues, conduct detailed case analysis, and develop actionable recommendations to enhance HR operational efficiency.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Strong working knowledge of benefits administration, leave management (FMLA/ADA), workers' compensation, and payroll processes.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex inquiries promptly using organizational policies and online resources.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a track record of translating intricate HR policy language for a broad audience.

• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to balance multi-channel inquiry streams and prioritize competing operational demands.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Pay Rate: $29.74/hour

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Temporary Employment

This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements. Certaintemporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver’s License for driving university vehicles.

The majority of our temporary positions are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Please note that we recruit for this position on an on-going basis to build a talent pool of potential candidates. When a position becomes available, we will review applicants at that time.Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Applicants with prior employment with UC or UC Irvine, please include this work experience on both your application and resume.

Thank you for your interest in employment with UCI Temporary Employment Services.

Parking Information

All visitors, staff, and students are required to purchase parking permits to park on UCI property. If you plan to commute to work via your personal vehicle, I encourage you to review the parking requirements of your work location and parking rates on the UC Irvine Parking and Transportation website.

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization