| Location | Irvine, California |
| Salary | $44–$45 Per Hour |
Ultimate Staffing is hiring a Benefits Specialist (Temporary) in Irvine, Ca.
Hybrid Schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote)
$40-$45/hr DOE
Schedule: 7:30 AM-4:30 PM or 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Are you experienced in Benefits Administration and Leave of Absence (LOA) management? We're looking for a detail-oriented Benefits Specialist to support employees, benefits programs, and leave administration in a fast-paced HR environment.
3+ years of Benefits Administration and/or LOA experience
Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA accommodations, and leave processes
Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs required)
Experience working with third-party benefits or leave administrators
Experience supporting employee benefits inquiries and open enrollment
Ability to manage a high-volume shared inbox and prioritize multiple requests
Software Experience Preferred:
Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, reporting, data management)
Outlook, Teams, Word, and Adobe
HRIS systems such as SuccessFactors or Oracle
Benefits administration platforms
Experience with payroll, leave management, and electronic document filing systems
What You'll Be Doing:
* Manage LOA cases, employee status updates, and leave-related communications
* Respond to employee benefits questions and support enrollment activities
* Process payroll-related leave updates and maintain accurate records
* Review vendor invoices and assist with billing reconciliation
* Conduct audits and ensure data accuracy and compliance
* Partner with HR, Payroll, employees, and third-party vendors
If you're highly organized, enjoy helping employees, and thrive in a collaborative HR environment, I'd love to connect!
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.