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Benefits Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Stockton, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 28
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Primary Purpose
Under general direction the Benefits Specialist is responsible for overseeing the administration and management of all types of leaves. This includes short term disability ( STD ) long term disability ( LTD ) Family Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) California Family Rights Act ( CFRA ) California paid leave Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) military leaves and all other types of leaves. The Benefits Specialist will also perform a variety of other human resource functions within the areas of benefits administration
Essential Functions
Leave Administration: Administer all employee leave programs including FMLA ADA parental leave medical leave personal leave and other leave types. Full cycle reasonable accommodation processes as needed in collaboration with HR and legal teams. Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave eligibility documentation requirements and return-to-work procedures. Coordinate with HR payroll benefits and third-party leave administrators to ensure accurate leave processing. Maintain up-to-date and confidential records of leave requests approvals and communications. Track leave balances pay time reporting timelines and deadlines; provide regular updates to management. Assist in developing and updating leave-related policies procedures and employee communications. Conduct audits to ensure leave records are accurate and compliant. Ensure compliance with federal state and local leave laws as well as company policies. Benefit Administration: Serve the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries providing guidance and support. Maintain and update benefits data within the HRIS system; ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting. Support the preparation and distribution of required benefits documentation (Summary Plan Descriptions compliance notices benefits statements). Support audits filings and other regulatory reporting requirements. Assist in planning and executing annual open enrollment including employee communication website and system updates. Ensure compliance with federal state and local laws ( ERISA ACA COBRA HIPAA etc.). Serves as back up for daily administration of a designated Benefit Plan portfolio such as health dental vision retirement life insurance FSA / HSA disability wellness programs etc. Serves as back up for billing and invoicing. All other duties as assigned. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree. (Two (2) years of full time experience in the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post high school education coursework.) One (1) year of experience in HR leave administration benefits administration or related HR function.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong working knowledge of leave administration and laws i.e. STD LTD FMLA CFRA and related job protections rights laws. Excellent customer service skills with strong compassion and empathy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem solving skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task to meet deadlines. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Banner and Argos experience. Positive attitude proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Work Schedule
Work performed during standard business hours. Additional time may be required to meet business needs and deadlines.
Under general direction the Benefits Specialist is responsible for overseeing the administration and management of all types of leaves. This includes short term disability ( STD ) long term disability ( LTD ) Family Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) California Family Rights Act ( CFRA ) California paid leave Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) military leaves and all other types of leaves. The Benefits Specialist will also perform a variety of other human resource functions within the areas of benefits administration
Essential Functions
Leave Administration: Administer all employee leave programs including FMLA ADA parental leave medical leave personal leave and other leave types. Full cycle reasonable accommodation processes as needed in collaboration with HR and legal teams. Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave eligibility documentation requirements and return-to-work procedures. Coordinate with HR payroll benefits and third-party leave administrators to ensure accurate leave processing. Maintain up-to-date and confidential records of leave requests approvals and communications. Track leave balances pay time reporting timelines and deadlines; provide regular updates to management. Assist in developing and updating leave-related policies procedures and employee communications. Conduct audits to ensure leave records are accurate and compliant. Ensure compliance with federal state and local leave laws as well as company policies. Benefit Administration: Serve the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries providing guidance and support. Maintain and update benefits data within the HRIS system; ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting. Support the preparation and distribution of required benefits documentation (Summary Plan Descriptions compliance notices benefits statements). Support audits filings and other regulatory reporting requirements. Assist in planning and executing annual open enrollment including employee communication website and system updates. Ensure compliance with federal state and local laws ( ERISA ACA COBRA HIPAA etc.). Serves as back up for daily administration of a designated Benefit Plan portfolio such as health dental vision retirement life insurance FSA / HSA disability wellness programs etc. Serves as back up for billing and invoicing. All other duties as assigned. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree. (Two (2) years of full time experience in the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post high school education coursework.) One (1) year of experience in HR leave administration benefits administration or related HR function.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong working knowledge of leave administration and laws i.e. STD LTD FMLA CFRA and related job protections rights laws. Excellent customer service skills with strong compassion and empathy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem solving skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task to meet deadlines. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Banner and Argos experience. Positive attitude proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Work Schedule
Work performed during standard business hours. Additional time may be required to meet business needs and deadlines.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
University of the Pacific is a private university devoted to experience-driven education that gives students pathways to the fastest growing sectors.
