Leave Administration Specialist - HR Compliance & Strategy

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Division of Finance and Operations seeks a Leave Administration Consultant to manage employee leave and disability programs, including FMLA, disability benefits, and parental leave. You will be the subject matter expert reviewing requests and guiding employees, supervisors, and HR partners through complex leave processes.

You will coordinate with Payroll, Compliance, and other stakeholders, maintain confidential records, analyze leave usage, and

Qualifications

• Experience administering employee leave, benefits, disability, or related HR programs.
• Knowledge of federal and state leave laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA).
• Ability to interpret policies and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong case management and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Administers leave and disability programs and provides consultative services.
• Reviews leave requests, determines eligibility, evaluates documentation.
• Coordinates with payroll, compliance, and HR partners.
• Maintains accurate records and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Delivers training and guidance on leave policies.

Skills

Leave administration

FMLA knowledge

Communication

Case management

HRIS

Excel

Privacy/confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PeopleSoft HCM

ConnectCarolina

Kronos

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Division of Finance and Operations seeks a Leave Administration Consultant to manage employee leave and disability programs, including FMLA, disability benefits, and parental leave. You will be the subject matter expert reviewing requests and guiding employees, supervisors, and HR partners through complex leave processes.

You will coordinate with Payroll, Compliance, and other stakeholders, maintain confidential records, analyze leave usage, and