Bilingual Benefits & Leave Administrator

Job Title: Bilingual Benefits & Leave Administrator

Location: Fountain Valley, CA (100% Onsite)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Assignment Length: 3-6 Months (Potential for Extension)

Pay: $30-$38/hour DOE

We're partnering with a well-established organization in the automotive industry to find a Bilingual Benefits & Leave Administrator to support employee benefits programs and leave of absence administration. This role is ideal for an HR professional with experience managing benefits, FMLA, ADA accommodations, disability claims, and employee leave programs.

This position will serve as a key resource for employees and managers, ensuring benefits and leave processes are handled accurately, compliantly, and with a high level of customer service.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and administer leave of absence requests, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, state leave programs, personal leaves, and military leave
• Manage short-term and long-term disability claims and partner with third-party administrators
• Track leave statuses, required documentation, return-to-work dates, and accommodations
• Assist with ADA interactive processes and accommodation requests
• Maintain accurate employee records while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and voluntary benefits
• Process benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, and employee status changes
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefit plans and coverage
• Support annual open enrollment and benefits communications
• Partner with HR, managers, vendors, and benefit providers to resolve employee issues and improve processes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in leave administration and benefits administration.
• Bilingual Spanish, required
• Experience managing FMLA, ADA, disability programs, and employee benefits
• Knowledge of HIPAA, COBRA, and applicable leave laws
• Experience working with HRIS, benefits, and payroll systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• CEBS certification is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.