HR Benefit Assistant

Position Summary

The HR Benefit Assistant will be responsible for coordinating employee benefit plans, assisting with onboarding, updating records in ADP systems, and supporting various HR functions. This is an entry-level to mid-level role, ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and an interest in growing within the HR field. Prior experience in the hospitality or restaurant industry is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer group health, dental, vision, and life insurance enrollments and terminations

• Answer employee benefit questions and resolve related issues in a timely and professional manner

• Ensure benefit plans comply with federal and state regulations (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, etc.)

• Maintain and update employee records in ADP Workforce Now and ADP Run systems

• Assist with benefits onboarding for new hires and support open enrollment processes

• Coordinate paid and unpaid leaves such as FMLA, CFRA, and workers’ compensation claims

• Track benefit eligibility, deductions, and changes accurately

• Support unemployment insurance (UI) claim processing and recordkeeping

• Generate reports and support HR audits or compliance reviews

• Provide administrative support to the HR team as needed

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in HR or benefits administration; hospitality or restaurant experience preferred

• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now and/or ADP Run is a plus

• Knowledge of Federal, California & New York labor laws and benefit regulations is helpful

• High attention to detail and confidentiality

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with HR systems

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Chinese is a plus