Hr Specialist - Benefits, Leaves, And Learning

Job Details

Job Location:

Association Office - Carpinteria, CA 93013
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $30.00 - $33.00 Hourly
This position is fully onsite located in Carpinteria, CA.

• FREE YMCA Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
• FREE Medical HMO Plans Available, Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance
• Affordable Medical PPO Option
• Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
• YMCA Retirement Fund
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Flexible Schedule

• Administer and oversee employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, retirement, and wellness offerings
• Coordinate annual open enrollment with benefits brokers, including employee communication and materials
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and qualifying life events in a timely and accurate manner
• Serve as primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and issue resolution
• Partner with benefit brokers and vendors to ensure effective service delivery and program administration
• Maintain accurate benefit records and ensure data integrity within HRIS and payroll systems
• Regularly audit benefit invoices and assist with reconciliation and reporting processes
• Administer and track employee leave of absences, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA accommodations, paid family leave, military leave, and other protected leaves
• Manage leave requests, certifications, communications, and status tracking
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations
• Maintain confidential and accurate leave records and reporting
• Coordinate return-to-work processes and maintain appropriate documentation for accommodations outside of worker’s compensation claims
• Administer, serve as main point of contact for, and maintain the YUSA Learning Hub courses for the Association
• Monitor and ensure completion of required compliance and professional development training for supervisory and leadership staff
• Support onboarding and new employee orientation processes, including assignment of required trainings and onboarding checklist upkeep for all staff in HRIS system
• Coordinate training schedules, registrations, and learning resources for all supervisors and YUSA courses
• Generate reports on training completion, compliance status, and development initiatives
• Assist in the development and implementation of employee learning and development programs
• Respond to employee inquiries related to benefits, leave, training, and HR programs

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; related work experience may offset degree requirement
• 2+ years’ previous work-related experience preferred
• Knowledge of State and Federal HR laws
• PHR/SPHR Certification preferred
• Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire
• Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire