The Role
Administers employee benefits, leave programs, workers’ compensation, workplace safety, and HR compliance processes. Maintains accurate records, manages HRIS and payroll data, monitors deadlines, supports employment-law compliance, and advises employees and managers on benefits and leave matters. The role also coordinates sensitive employee issues, improves HR workflows, and supports compliance across multiple clinic locations.
Summary Generated by Built In
At One Community Health, we are committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care that promotes health and strengthens the communities we serve. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative Benefits and Leave Administrator to join our Human Resources team!
This position plays a key role in administering employee benefits, leave of absence programs, workers' compensation, workplace safety, and HR compliance processes. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about employment regulations, passionate about supporting employees, and committed to providing a positive and consistent employee experience. This position is full-time and primarily located at our clinic in Hood River, Oregon.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the benefits administration including enrollments, employee support, reporting, ongoing coordination and compliance.
- Manage leave of absence processes, including FMLA, ADA, and applicable state leave programs.
- Coordinate workers' compensation claims, workplace safety programs, and related compliance requirements.
- Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws, HIPAA, organizational policies, and confidentiality requirements.
- Maintain accurate employee records, benefits documentation, and compliance tracking systems.
- Monitor HR compliance deadlines, reporting requirements, and recurring administrative processes.
- Utilize HRIS and payroll systems, including ADP, to support benefits administration and accurate employee records.
- Provide responsive, professional guidance and support to employees and managers regarding benefits, leave, and HR programs.
- Partner with the HR team to improve workflows, streamline processes, and support organizational compliance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or a related administrative support role.
- Working knowledge of employment laws and compliance practices, including FMLA, ADA, OSHA, EEOC, and applicable state leave laws.
- Experience with employee benefits administration, leave of absence processes, and workers' compensation.
- Experience coordinating HR programs, administrative processes, or compliance workflows.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer service orientation.
- Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to navigate sensitive employee matters with sound judgment and empathy.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, learn new systems, and support continuous process improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with the ability to utilize HRIS and payroll systems.
- Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
- Willingness to travel to all OCH clinic locations, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional HR certification (PHR or SHRM).
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now, SharePoint, and digital HR tracking systems.
- Experience supporting a multi-site or geographically dispersed workforce.
- Experience in a nonprofit, grant-funded healthcare organization, or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
- Familiarity with HRSA requirements and compliance expectations.
Benefits & Perks:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life, Disability, Accident, & Critical Illness Insurance
- Empower Retirement 401k Plan
- 200 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
- Plus 6 paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Mart- Employee Discounts
- Employee Wellness Events & Team Challenges
Compensation:
- Salaried/Exempt: $75,000-$80,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.
- Bilingual Differential: Additionally, we offer $0.75 per hour as compensation for bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish.
Skills Required
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
- At least 3 years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or a related administrative support role
- Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, OSHA, EEOC, and applicable state leave laws
- Experience administering employee benefits
- Experience managing leave of absence processes
- Experience coordinating workers' compensation
- Experience coordinating HR programs, administrative processes, or compliance workflows
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service orientation
- Professionalism, integrity, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with sound judgment and empathy
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Ability to collaborate across departments
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, learn new systems, and support process improvement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to use HRIS and payroll systems
- Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance
- Willingness to travel to all OCH clinic locations as needed
- Professional HR certification such as PHR or SHRM
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now, SharePoint, and digital HR tracking systems
- Experience supporting a multi-site or geographically dispersed workforce
- Experience in a nonprofit, grant-funded healthcare organization, or Federally Qualified Health Center
- Familiarity with HRSA requirements and compliance expectations
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The Company
What We Do
One Community Health is a nonprofit, federally qualified community health center serving residents of Oregon’s Hood River and Wasco counties and Washington’s Klickitat and Skamania counties. It provides integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services, along with pharmacy, diabetes, maternity, wellness, and outreach programs. Its mission is to advance health and social justice through inclusive, patient-centered care that empowers community members to achieve their best health.
