Benefits and Leave Specialist at Woodcraft Rangers – Los Angeles, California

Benefits and Leave Specialist
Reports To: Director of Payroll & Benefits
Status: Full-time; Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid – Los Angeles (Little Tokyo Office) or West Covina (SGV Office)
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM; occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
Hourly Range: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Who We Are:

In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path.

What We Do:
Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer LifeCraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 2,000 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 30,000 youth ages 4 to 18 each year across 150 plus Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, and continues to expand its reach.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate brings a genuine enthusiasm for helping employees navigate their benefits and understand their total compensation, with a strong attention to detail and a high level of empathy.
They thrive in fast-paced environments, can manage a high volume of administrative responsibilities, and communicate with clarity and professionalism. This individual is comfortable balancing compliance, systems, and employee support, while continuously looking for ways to improve processes and the employee experience.
Above all, you treat every employee interaction with empathy, professionalism, and confidentiality, understanding that benefits and leave matters are often among the most personal and important issues for an employee.

Why Work for Woodcraft Rangers:

Role Overview:

The Benefits & Leave Specialist supports the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs and leave of absence processes. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant administration while serving as a trusted resource to employees and internal stakeholders.
This position partners closely with HR, payroll, and external vendors to deliver high-quality service and support positive employee experience. The Specialist also identifies opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and systems related to benefits and leave administration.

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Physical Demands:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

Work Environment:
We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects:

Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.