Absence & Payroll Coordinator — Drive Accurate HR Payroll

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Matching

PTO

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

FSAs/HSA

Job summary

Sedgwick is hiring a Payroll/Absence Coordinator in Dubuque, IA to process payroll actions tied to leave status and ensure accurate data entry. You will interpret leave codes in payroll systems and balance time cards per client policies. The role involves reviewing reports, addressing HR inquiries, and supporting absence program initiatives. A bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ admin/HR payroll exp are preferred, with strong communication and teamwork required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with business or computer related courses preferred.
• 2 years of administrative support or HR/Payroll experience preferred.
• Experience with leave of absence, workers' compensation, and disability leave regulations preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll actions based on changes in leave status and ensure data entry accuracy.
• Interpret leave and disability codes in payroll/time systems and maintain data integrity.
• Review reports for claim accuracy and balance colleague time cards according to PTO policy.
• Respond to inquiries from HR and internal partners regarding plan provisions and procedures.
• Assist in evaluating absence programs and best practices in absence administration.
• Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leave regulations

Oral & written communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or computer related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sedgwick is hiring a Payroll/Absence Coordinator in Dubuque, IA to process payroll actions tied to leave status and ensure accurate data entry. You will interpret leave codes in payroll systems and balance time cards per client policies. The role involves reviewing reports, addressing HR inquiries, and supporting absence program initiatives. A bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ admin/HR payroll exp are preferred, with strong communication and teamwork required.