Description We are offering a short-term contract employment opportunity for an HR Generalist in Buellton, California. The selected candidate will be part of our team, working in the industry, and will be responsible for a range of functions including benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance. Responsibilities: • Provide timely responses to team member inquiries related to our benefit programs. • Assist team members with benefit enrollments and changes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. • Educate team members on our benefit plan offerings to ensure understanding and optimal utilization. • Address general inquiries from team members through phone calls and emails. • Ensure accurate data updates in the Human Resources/Payroll and benefits systems including the 401(k) Retirement plan recordkeeping system. • Process and review benefit enrollment changes, ensuring they are done in a timely and accurate manner. • Review documentation provided by team members for beneficiaries and dependents to ensure compliance with benefit plan documents and regulations. • Provide assistance with leave administration by handling requests for a leave of absence as directed. • Notify team members who have left the company about their benefit plan participation. • Maintain strict confidentiality while handling records related to benefits and leave administration. • Assist with billing invoices and payment agreements for those with unpaid premium balances owed. • Provide information relating to disability, retirement plan assets, and employment verifications to third parties. • Assist the compensation and benefits team with various events and projects, promoting teamwork, partnership, and collaboration. Requirements • Expertise in managing Benefit Functions • Excellent Communication skills • Strong knowledge of Compliance procedures • Proven experience in Employee Relations • Experience in Benefits Administration • Knowledge of Compensation & Benefits • Experience in handling Open Enrollment processes Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .