Leave Coordinator - Benefits Specialist I

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Benefits Specialist I Leave Coordinator at the University of Louisville, Belknap Campus, administers and coordinates employee leave programs (vacation, sick, FML, temporary medical leave, personal) in accordance with university policies and laws.

The role tracks balances, ensures timely processing, works with payroll, maintains confidentiality, and provides guidance to employees and managers on leave eligibility and return-to-work.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in benefits, HRIS, and/or leave program administration.
• Professional HR certification such as CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP.

Responsibilities

• Administers and coordinates employee leave programs in accordance with university policies and laws.
• Tracks leave balances, required documentation, deadlines, and return-to-work dates.
• Determines eligibility, requests and obtains certifications, and provides required notices.
• Responds to employee questions and assists with leave paperwork.
• Provides notices under FMLA and communicates benefits rights.
• Coordinates with payroll to ensure accurate payments and records.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and prepares leave reports for HR leadership.
• Backs up Benefits team and supports process improvements.

Skills

HRIS

Benefits administration

Leave programs

Communication

Microsoft Office 365

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field

Tools

Workday

PeopleSoft

Job description

The Benefits Specialist I Leave Coordinator at the University of Louisville, Belknap Campus, administers and coordinates employee leave programs (vacation, sick, FML, temporary medical leave, personal) in accordance with university policies and laws.

The role tracks balances, ensures timely processing, works with payroll, maintains confidentiality, and provides guidance to employees and managers on leave eligibility and return-to-work.