Benefits and Leave Administrator

Benefits & Leave Administrator

On-Site Postion |El Cajon, CA | Full-Time | $70,720 - $74,000 per year

Help Employees Feel Supported Every Step of the Way

At Home of Guiding Hands , our employees make a difference in the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities every day. Behind every great employee experience is a People Operations team that genuinely cares.

We're looking for an experienced Benefits & Leave Administrator who enjoys helping employees navigate their benefits, leave programs, and important life events with confidence and compassion. If you're someone who loves solving problems, staying organized, building relationships, and making complex information easy to understand, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Home of Guiding Hands?

• Competitive salary of $70,720-$74,000 annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Lifestyle Spending Account to support your wellness
• Collaborative, supportive People Operations team
• Employee appreciation events and recognition programs
• Meaningful work with an organization that has been serving San Diego County for more than 50 years

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate the annual Open Enrollment process
• Manage employee benefit enrollments, changes, and qualifying life events
• Administer leave programs including FMLA, CFRA, disability, and other protected leaves
• Serve as the go-to resource for employee benefit and leave questions
• Partner with vendors, payroll, finance, and People Operations to ensure accurate administration
• Maintain compliance with federal and California employment laws
• Analyze benefit trends and help improve employee engagement with our benefit programs
• Create educational materials and present benefits information during new hire orientation and employee meetings

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• At least 5 years of experience administering employee benefits and leave programs
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, CFRA, ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and related regulations
• Experience working with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Make an Impact

This is more than a benefits role. You'll play an important part in creating a positive employee experience by helping team members understand and maximize one of the most valuable parts of working at Home of Guiding Hands. Your work will directly support the employees who make our mission possible every day.

Home of Guiding Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

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