Human Resources; HR Benefits Assistant Van Nuys, CA

Human Resources (HR) Benefits Assistant

We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Benefits Assistant to provide high-volume administrative support during a busy Open Enrollment period in Van Nuys, California. This Human Resources (HR) Benefits Assistant opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage benefit-related processes with accuracy, respond to employee questions professionally, and help maintain timely payroll deductions. The Human Resources (HR) Benefits Assistant in this role will contribute to a smooth enrollment experience by handling records carefully, reviewing data for completeness, and supporting payroll readiness through detailed validation work.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees who need assistance with benefit questions, coverage options, and enrollment-related concerns.
• Enter and update benefits information in HR systems while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and completeness.
• Guide employees through benefit selection activities and help ensure elections are submitted correctly within required timelines.
• Review enrollment records to confirm benefit choices are reflected properly in the system and align with submitted documentation.
• Perform audits of benefit enrollments and payroll deductions to identify discrepancies and support timely correction of issues.
• Partner with internal teams to verify that employee deductions are set up accurately before payroll processing deadlines.
• Assist with reconciliation activities ahead of the first payroll cycle to help reduce errors and avoid downstream adjustments.
• Support overall Open Enrollment operations by helping maintain service levels, improve response times, and reinforce quality control throughout the process.
• UKG software is a plus.