Benefits & Leave Coordinator

Aston Carter•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•$30 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

The Benefits & Leave Coordinator is responsible for administering and supporting employee benefits and leave-of-absence (LOA) programs. This role serves as a frontline resource for employees, ensuring accurate, compliant, and responsive support across benefits enrollment, leave case management, and related systems. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience, strong compliance awareness, and the ability to quickly adapt with minimal training.

Requirements

2+ years of direct experience in benefits administration and/or leave of absence management.
Hands-on experience administering FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and related leave programs.
Experience working in HRIS and benefits/leave platforms such as Workday, ADP, Sedgwick, or similar.
Strong understanding of compliance requirements, timelines, and documentation standards.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and service-focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook.

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefits programs including new hire enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment support, and Evidence of Insurability (EOI).
Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and partner with vendors to resolve issues as needed.
Manage leave-of-absence cases from intake through return-to-work, ensuring compliance with FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and applicable state regulations.
Communicate directly with employees throughout the leave process regarding timelines, documentation, and status updates.
Maintain accurate records in HRIS and benefits/leave systems; ensure data integrity and timely documentation.
Support People Operations and Business Partners with reporting, audits, and process improvements related to benefits and leave.