Hybrid Leave Specialist: FMLA & Parental Absence Programs

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah seeks a Leave Administrator to advise employees and managers on FMLA, parental, medical, disability, military, and other leave programs. The role includes processing requests, determining eligibility, and recording leaves in HR systems while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position is hybrid, requiring at least one day on-site weekly, with remote work options and a telecommuting agreement. Department: Human Resources; Location: Campus, Salt Lake City area.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with FMLA and other types of leave preferred.
• Customer service oriented and able to handle inquiries from employees and managers.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with some on-site presence.

Responsibilities

• Provides frontline support for employees and managers on leave and related insurance programs.
• Processes leave requests and claims, determines eligibility, coordinates documentation, maintains records in HR systems.
• Ensures compliance with applicable policies and regulations and escalates complex issues.

Skills

Customer service

Independence

Team oriented

Ticketing systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalency

Tools

PeopleSoft

UKG

ServiceNow

Job description

University of Utah seeks a Leave Administrator to advise employees and managers on FMLA, parental, medical, disability, military, and other leave programs. The role includes processing requests, determining eligibility, and recording leaves in HR systems while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position is hybrid, requiring at least one day on-site weekly, with remote work options and a telecommuting agreement. Department: Human Resources; Location: Campus, Salt Lake City area.