Benefits Specialist

Entry Level | Full-time

Human Resources | Livermore, CA | 10/05/2026

Reference #: REF
8962Y

Job Code: H01.1 Benefits Specialist 1 / H01.2 Benefits Specialist 2

Organization: Human Resource Management

Position Type: Career Indefinite

Security Clearance: None/Position does not require US citizenship (assignments longer than 179 days require a federal background investigation)

Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)

Medical Exam: Not applicable

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

We have an opening for a Benefits Specialist to provide information and counseling for leave of absence. You will work with limited guidance using organization guidelines and policies, to assist with the administration of all leave requests, and other accommodations requiring specialized attention, ensuring leaves are processed in a timely manner and is in compliance with federal and state rules and regulations.

This position is in the Benefits & Compensation Division in the Human Resources Directorate.

This position offers a full-time off-site work schedule. You will collaborate and contribute through virtual interactions. Occasional on-site presence to meet business needs may be required.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

In this role you will

• Be responsible for communications with employees regarding their leave and/or modified work schedule needs and responsibilities to qualify for and to take leave.
• Coordinates FMLA, CFRA, SDI, PFL, Paid Parental Leave, and other applicable state and federal leave administration processes for employees in multiple states, from the employee’s initial notice through their return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, and designating qualifying FMLA leave.
• Coordinates the return-to-work process for employees on leave;
  Facilitates smooth and timely communication with employee, employee’s manager, and all integrated partners for duration of leave, until employee returns to work.
• Coordinates all aspects of supplemental pay for eligible employees by integrating available benefits with PFL, Short Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and sick and vacation when applicable.
• Interprets and provides information to managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA;
  Assists with administration of other company time-off programs as assigned in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.
• Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, CFRA and other state and local laws;
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