Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to join a company that values teamwork and employee well-being? Apply today!

The Benefits and Leave Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the HR department by managing employee benefits and leave programs. This position ensures compliance with company policies and federal / state regulations while providing exceptional service to employees regarding benefits enrollment, eligibility, and leave requests.

Responsibilities

• Administer health benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and update HRIS and payroll systems.
• Educate employees on benefit options, eligibility, and coverage; assist with open enrollment, new hire onboarding, life event changes, and terminations.
• Coordinate with benefit carriers and third-party administrators to resolve issues and process claims.
• Review benefits paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor employee status changes and update eligibility in HRIS.
• Manage leave requests in compliance with FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and company policy.
• Track leave balances, documentation, and certification deadlines.
• Communicate leave status and return-to-work updates to employees and managers.
• Process benefit premium payments and maintain accurate tracking records.
• Complete required forms (e.g., EDD) and maintain organized, confidential leave files.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This position is based in an office setting within the HR team. The company values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We foster a positive and supportive culture where employees are encouraged to grow and succeed. Work hours align with standard business operations and will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sacramento, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62691.00 - $62691.00 / yr.

Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.