Goodwill Central Coast (GCC) is looking for a self-starter, a creative problem-solver, and an out-of-the-box thinker to join our Human Resources team as an HR Specialist, LOA & Compliance. If you are passionate about helping people, thrive in a fast-paced HR environment, and want a career where your work makes a meaningful impact in the community, we’d love to meet you. Spanish speaking candidates are strongly preferred to support our diverse workforce and ensure equitable access to HR services. Why Work for Goodwill Central Coast? At GCC, every position, back office and frontline supports our mission: “To provide employment, training, and support services for people with barriers to employment, helping them become self-sufficient and empowered.” As part of HR, you directly contribute to this mission by supporting employees during some of the most important moments in their lives: welcoming a new child, recovering from injury, navigating medical needs, and safely returning to work. Position Summary The HR Specialist, LOA & Compliance manages employee leave programs and ensures compliance with federal and California state regulations, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, workers’ compensation, and company policies. This role also supports compliance functions such as UI claims, EDD processing, benefit changes, direct deposit updates, employee loans, and personnel action review.