Benefits & Leave Specialist
Newport Beach, CA
Category: Human Resources
Reference ID: 10068832
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/qOpyP8
Job Title: Benefits & Leave Specialist
Location (city, state): Newport Beach, CA
Industry: Hospitality
Pay: $100,000 - $125,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, & more
About Our Client:
Our client is a premier service-driven organization in the luxury travel and hospitality space, known for delivering a high-touch, personalized experience to an elite clientele. With a strong national presence and continued growth, our client prides itself on operational excellence, attention to detail, and a people-first culture. Their team is made up of individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment and are passionate about delivering best-in-class experiences—both externally to clients and internally to employees.
Job Description:
The Benefits & Leave Specialist is responsible for administering and supporting employee benefits programs and leave of absence processes. This role ensures accurate and compliant management of health and welfare plans, retirement benefits, and both statutory and company-sponsored leave programs.
This position partners closely with HR, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and a positive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness initiatives
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries
- Manage and administer leave of absence programs including FMLA, ADA, parental, and medical leave
- Track and maintain leave records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Coordinate with third-party administrators and vendors for benefits and leave processing
- Facilitate benefits enrollment (new hires, life events, open enrollment)
- Maintain accurate benefits data within the HRIS system
- Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions and resolve discrepancies
- Support benefits communication and employee education initiatives
- Assist with compliance efforts including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA
- Support audits and maintain proper documentation
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information
- Provide additional HR support as needed
Qualifications:
- Experience in benefits and leave of absence administration
- Proven experience building and implementing a Leave of Absence (LOA) program from the ground up
- Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and other leave regulations
- Understanding of benefits compliance (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA)
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with HRIS and benefits platforms
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, and vendors
Additional Details:
This role will continue to evolve as the organization grows, offering the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and help scale benefits and leave programs. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and passionate about creating a seamless employee experience.
Perks:
- Opportunity to join a growing organization
- Collaborative and team-oriented environment
- High visibility role with impact across the organization
- Opportunity to improve and shape HR programs
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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