Benefits & Leave Specialist II

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Benefits Specialist II at the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. The role acts as the primary contact for employees on extended leaves, including FMLA, guiding them through the leave process and advising on benefits plans and retirement options.

You will collaborate with UFHR Benefits to ensure accurate information and timely support, including enrollment activities for benefits-eligible staff and communication of eligibility for UF and state programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience guiding employees through FMLA and UF leave policies.
• Strong counseling and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel faculty and staff regarding their rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Coordinate the initiation and return from leaves of absence for medical, parental, or personal reasons using electronic and paper processes.
• Generate and review reports and perform basic audit functions to ensure consistent application of FMLA, FLSA, and UF time and leave policies.
• Assist department contacts in maintaining accurate leave records.
• Coordinate and process enrollment activities for all benefits-eligible employee groups, including academic and clinical faculty, TEAMS, temporary, and OPS employees; assist UF employees in eligibility for State of Florida and UF-sponsored benefits programs.
• Retirement counseling and processing for ORP, FRS, and DROP.

Skills

FMLA knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area

Job description

University of Florida is seeking a Benefits Specialist II at the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. The role acts as the primary contact for employees on extended leaves, including FMLA, guiding them through the leave process and advising on benefits plans and retirement options.

You will collaborate with UFHR Benefits to ensure accurate information and timely support, including enrollment activities for benefits-eligible staff and communication of eligibility for UF and state programs.