Employee Benefits Specialist

This is a 5–6-month long contract, hybrid in the East Bay Area!

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of California leave administration experience

• Strong knowledge of ADA and reasonable accommodations

• Proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems (Paycom preferred)

• Exceptional patience, empathy, and communication skills

• Local to East Bay Area and available for onsite visits

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Experience with UNUM and TotalLeaves case management systems

• Familiarity with ergonomic assessments and vendor coordination

• Background in healthcare or residential care environments

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking a Leave Administrator for a healthcare client of ours in Berkeley, CA. We’re seeking a seasoned Leave of Absence Specialist to join our HR operations team on a 5 to 6 month contract. This role support employees within a network of 16 healthcare and residential facilities across the East Bay Area, with onsite visits 1–2 days per week. You’ll manage a high-volume caseload of employee leaves and workers’ comp claims, ensuring compliance, empathy, and precision every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Manage ~50 active leave cases and ~20 workers’ comp cases

• Guide employees through leave processes and vendor coordination (UNUM/TotalLeaves)

• Administer ADA accommodations and ensure compliance

• Handle benefit premium calculations and payroll coordination

• Complete and submit workers’ comp forms to third-party vendors

• Maintain accurate documentation and case tracking

• Support ergonomic assessments and vendor recommendations

• Collaborate with HR, payroll, and procurement teams

• Provide onsite support across East Bay facilities (Berkeley, Oakland, etc.)