Benefits Administrator

We are looking for a Benefits Administrator to support human resources operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization based in Sacramento, California. This position serves as a key point of contact for employees and managers, helping ensure benefit programs, leave administration, and related HR services are handled accurately and professionally. The role also contributes to onboarding, employee support, and day-to-day HR coordination across a geographically distributed workforce.

For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832.

Responsibilities:

• Administer employee benefit programs and support enrollment, changes, and ongoing coordination with accuracy and attention to deadlines.
• Respond to questions from employees, applicants, and supervisors regarding HR policies, benefit matters, and general employment-related requests, escalating sensitive issues when needed.
• Coordinate leave of absence processes, including tracking documentation, maintaining communication, and helping employees and managers understand next steps.
• Assist with onboarding activities, employee status updates, and the maintenance of organized and accurate personnel records.
• Support recruiting logistics by coordinating interviews, communications, and related hiring activities.
• Contribute to employee relations processes by helping prepare documentation, participating in meetings when appropriate, and supporting follow-up actions.
• Help administer HR programs that may include compensation, accommodations, performance support, safety-related matters, and offboarding activities.
• Experience administering employee benefits and supporting compensation and benefits functions.
• Working knowledge of COBRA administration and leave of absence coordination.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Strong communication skills for assisting employees, managers, and candidates in a service-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple HR tasks while maintaining accuracy and organization.
• Familiarity with core human resources practices across onboarding, employee records, and general HR support.