Human Resources- Benefits and Leave Administrator

At One Community Health we are committed to providing comprehensive patient-centered care that promotes health and strengthens the communities we serve. We are seeking a highly organized detail-oriented and collaborative Benefits and Leave Administrator to join our Human Resources team!

This position plays a key role in administering employee benefits leave of absence programs workers compensation workplace safety and HR compliance processes. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about employment regulations passionate about supporting employees and committed to providing a positive and consistent employee experience. This position is full-time and primarily located at our clinic in Hood River Oregon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the benefits administration including enrollments employee support reporting ongoing coordination and compliance.
• Manage leave of absence processes including FMLA ADA and applicable state leave programs.
• Coordinate workers compensation claims workplace safety programs and related compliance requirements.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws HIPAA organizational policies and confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records benefits documentation and compliance tracking systems.
• Monitor HR compliance deadlines reporting requirements and recurring administrative processes.
• Utilize HRIS and payroll systems including ADP to support benefits administration and accurate employee records.
• Provide responsive professional guidance and support to employees and managers regarding benefits leave and HR programs.
• Partner with the HR team to improve workflows streamline processes and support organizational compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Human Resources People Operations or a related administrative support role.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and compliance practices including FMLA ADA OSHA EEOC and applicable state leave laws.
• Experience with employee benefits administration leave of absence processes and workers compensation.
• Experience coordinating HR programs administrative processes or compliance workflows.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated professionalism integrity discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to navigate sensitive employee matters with sound judgment and empathy.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities learn new systems and support continuous process improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word Excel and Outlook with the ability to utilize HRIS and payroll systems.
• Valid drivers license and proof of auto insurance.
• Willingness to travel to all OCH clinic locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional HR certification (PHR or SHRM).
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now SharePoint and digital HR tracking systems.
• Experience supporting a multi-site or geographically dispersed workforce.
• Experience in a nonprofit grant-funded healthcare organization or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
• Familiarity with HRSA requirements and compliance expectations.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Disability Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Empower Retirement 401k Plan
• 200 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
  • Plus 6 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Mart- Employee Discounts
• Employee Wellness Events & Team Challenges

Compensation:

• Salaried/Exempt: $75000-$80000 annually based on qualifications and experience.
• Bilingual Differential: Additionally we offer $0.75 per hour as compensation for bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority