Talent Xpanse · 16 hours ago
Contract HR Consultant (Benefits, Payroll & HRIS)
Orange, CA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$35/hr - $50/hr
5+ years expTalent Xpanse is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to support benefits administration, payroll operations, and HRIS optimization on a contract basis. This role requires a highly organized and systems-savvy HR professional to ensure accurate and compliant people processes while acting as a liaison between employees, internal teams, and external vendors.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary contact for benefits inquiries, issue resolution, and plan education
Manage enrollments, life event changes, and terminations in ADP Workforce Now
Coordinate with benefits brokers and carriers on escalated issues
Support open enrollment communications and compliance documentation
Validate benefit deductions and leave tracking as they relate to payroll
Partner with internal payroll functions or third-party providers to ensure accuracy
Identify and correct discrepancies in real-time
Navigate ADP Workforce Now to generate reports and maintain system accuracy
Support HR leadership with real-time reporting and employee data integrity
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other relevant data privacy regulations
Act as a bridge between HR, Payroll, and external vendors
Support SOP documentation, internal process mapping, and system optimization
Participate in HR system testing or upgrades as needed
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in benefits administration and payroll coordination
Strong ADP Workforce Now user experience (particularly Benefits and HR modules)
Knowledge of ACA, COBRA, and other compliance requirements
Experience supporting multi-unit and non-exempt populations
Comfortable working on-site and collaborating cross-functionally
Preferred
Experience in high-volume or manufacturing/distribution environments
Proficiency in Excel and generating HRIS-based reports
Strong customer service and employee support mindset
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Company
Talent Xpanse
At Talent Xpanse, we are driven by the transformative power of connecting exceptional talent with visionary companies.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase