HR Benefits and Compliance Administrator

Robert Half is working with one of our top clients - an innovative and rapidly growing technology company on the Peninsula. They are seeking an experienced HR Benefits & Compliance Administrator to join their People Operations team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented HR professional who thrives at the intersection of employee experience, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the organization's benefits programs are effectively administered while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and wellness initiatives.
• Manage employee enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and benefits changes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and issue resolution.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, employee communications, and educational resources.
• Partner with benefits brokers and vendors to ensure efficient program administration and exceptional employee support.
• Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and assist with vendor audits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including ACA, COBRA, FMLA, CFRA, ADA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Maintain and update employee records, compliance documentation, and personnel files.
• Support internal audits and compliance reporting requirements.
• Monitor employment law updates and recommend policy or process changes as needed.
• Assist with policy development, handbook updates, and employee communications.
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate deductions, benefits reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support immigration tracking, I-9 compliance, and employment verification processes.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities related to benefits and compliance documentation.
• Generate HR metrics, compliance reports, and workforce data analysis.
• Support employee relations initiatives and HR projects as assigned.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in HR administration, benefits administration, compliance, or a related HR function.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, benefits regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience administering multi-state benefits and compliance programs preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or related certification is a plus

Compensation

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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