HR Generalist – LOA & Benefits Administration

Post Date

Jan 22, 2026

Location

South San Francisco,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94080
US
Apr 03, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Administrative Assistant

Req #

DGO-a7cc63af-b6dc-4c2e-8219-5709cac1731e

Pay Rate

$85k - $90k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global’s nonprofit client is hiring an HR Generalist with a strong background in manual Leave of Absence and Benefits Administration to join their expanding HR department. This individual will support a workforce of 500+ employees and play a critical role in helping employees navigate benefits and leave programs.
You’ll join a collaborative HR team of five and report directly to the HR Director. This role is hybrid (2 days onsite). Responsibilities include:
• Support day-to-day administration of employee leaves, ensuring timely and accurate processing of all leave types (CFRA, PDL, FMLA, PWFA, etc.).
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on leave policies and wage-replacement programs.
• Collaborate with managers to evaluate and coordinate workplace accommodation requests under FEHA/ADA.
• Conduct follow-up with employees regarding leave requests, status updates, benefit premiums, and disability or bonding claims.
• Respond to employee inquiries and resolve complex issues related to benefits and leave programs, escalating as appropriate.
• Support annual open enrollment, benefits education, and new hire enrollment activities.
• Serve as back-up for Benefits & Leaves Specialists to ensure continuity of services.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and employment regulations.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–5 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with manual LOA processing.
• Experience working with benefits brokers.
• Background supporting 500+ employees (required; candidates without this are not a fit).
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
Nonprofit experience is a plus.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.