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Benefits Specialist

Human Resources/Payroll / Benefits

LHH

$30.00 - $40.00 per Hour

Sacramento, California

Contract to hire

Payroll / Benefits

Human Resources

Title: Benefit Specialist

Location: Sacramento, California

Pay range: $30-40/hour

Contract

Position Summary

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting employees with benefit-related inquiries. This role plays a key part in maintaining a positive employee experience through effective communication and management of health, retirement, and wellness benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer health and welfare benefits, retirement plans (401(k)/403(b)), and wellness programs.

  • Assist employees with benefits enrollment, life event changes, and claims resolution.

  • Manage leave-of-absence processes including FMLA, ADA, and disability paperwork.

  • Ensure compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, and other applicable laws.

  • Coordinate annual open enrollment and benefits orientation for new hires.

  • Maintain accurate records and generate reports for billing, audits, and compliance testing.

  • Liaise with third-party vendors and plan administrators.

  • Support internal audits and government filings related to benefits programs.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in benefits administration, including medical and retirement plans

  • Bachelor’s degree a plus.

  • Strong knowledge of federal and state benefits regulations.

  • Experience with HRIS systems and electronic enrollment platforms.

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

  • High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience interpreting and applying 403(b) or 401(k) plan documents.

  • Familiarity with compliance testing and benefits audits.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. #zip



Pay Details: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Tiffany Duong

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref US_EN_27_814427_3094598

Benefits Specialist

Human Resources/Payroll / Benefits

LHH

$30.00 - $40.00 per Hour

Sacramento, California

Contract to hire

Payroll / Benefits

Human Resources

Title: Benefit Specialist

Location: Sacramento, California

Pay range: $30-40/hour

Contract

Position Summary

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting employees with benefit-related inquiries. This role plays a key part in maintaining a positive employee experience through effective communication and management of health, retirement, and wellness benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer health and welfare benefits, retirement plans (401(k)/403(b)), and wellness programs.

  • Assist employees with benefits enrollment, life event changes, and claims resolution.

  • Manage leave-of-absence processes including FMLA, ADA, and disability paperwork.

  • Ensure compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, and other applicable laws.

  • Coordinate annual open enrollment and benefits orientation for new hires.

  • Maintain accurate records and generate reports for billing, audits, and compliance testing.

  • Liaise with third-party vendors and plan administrators.

  • Support internal audits and government filings related to benefits programs.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in benefits administration, including medical and retirement plans

  • Bachelor’s degree a plus.

  • Strong knowledge of federal and state benefits regulations.

  • Experience with HRIS systems and electronic enrollment platforms.

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

  • High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience interpreting and applying 403(b) or 401(k) plan documents.

  • Familiarity with compliance testing and benefits audits.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. #zip



Pay Details: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Tiffany Duong

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref US_EN_27_814427_3094598
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