HR Leave Specialist-Human Resources

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking an HR Leave Specialist to administer day-to-day leave processing for employees. The role requires strong knowledge of LOA, FMLA, and related regulations and a collaborative approach with HR partners and managers.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, timely approvals/denials, and reliable reporting to support return-to-work procedures and policy interpretations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of human resource experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate with managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews, and acknowledges all requests for leave (LOA, TDL, FMLA, intermittent FMLA, military, etc.).
• Ensures proper documentation for eligibility and accuracy.
• Performs data entry and updates in Workday to maintain employee records.
• Sets up, monitors, and tracks leave statuses and generates reports.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of personnel programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## HR Leave Specialist-Human ResourcesApply: Jackson, MS: Full time: Posted Today: R00053856Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:* Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.* You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.* You can only apply one time to a job requisition.* Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human Resources## Important Applications Instructions:**Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/****license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.**## Job Requisition ID:R00053856## Job Category:Professional and Technical## Organization:HR Business Partners## Location/s:Main Campus Jackson## Job Title:HR Leave Specialist-Human Resources## Job Summary:Administers the overall day-to-day leave processing.## Education & Experience**Education and Experience Required:**Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of human resource experience.**Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required:**N/A**Preferred Qualifications:**Leave administration experience.## Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**Knowledge of personnel programs and processes to include equal employment opportunity, hiring, terminations, and compensation. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. **Responsibilities*** Receives, reviews, and acknowledges all requests for leave of absence (LOA, TDL, FMLA, intermittent FMLA, military, etc.). Ensures proper documentation from employees, supervisors, physicians, or other health care providers for completeness and eligibility. Approves or denies requests according to institutional policy and state and federal regulations.* Performs data entry and updates in Workday to maintain employee records, including but not limited to submitting electronic Workday actions, appropriate reports, and updates. Sets up, monitors, and tracks leave statuses. Utilizes systems to access attendance and leave data to compile and generate appropriate reports. Maintains archives and filing systems for active and inactive leaves.* Reviews and resolves escalated issues regarding the disposition of FMLA/LOA requests from employees. Explains policy and effectively communicates with managers and employees regarding the status of leave and return-to-work procedures. Collaborates with HR business partners and managers to resolve time-sensitive leave issues and clarify policy interpretations.* Administers the overall process for donor leave requests, including but not limited to ensuring adherence to UMMC donor leave policies, compliance with state regulations, eligibility determination, tracking time usage, and refunding unused time.* The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.**Physical and Environmental Demands** Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)## Time Type:Full time## FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:No## Pay Class:Hourly## FTE %:100## Work Shift:Day## Benefits Eligibility:## Grant Funded:No## Job Posting Date:09/10/2026