Leave of Absence & Payroll Specialist

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leave of Absence Specialist at Brown University Health supports administration and coordination of employee leave programs in line with policies, bargaining agreements, and federal/state laws. You will work with HR partners and third-party leave administrators to ensure accurate case management, payroll for paid leaves, and compliant processes.

Reporting to the Leave of Absence Services Program Manager, you will guide employees and managers on leave policies, documentation, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in HR, leave administration, benefits administration, or a customer-focused administrative environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer employee leave of absence cases in partnership with the third-party leave administrator.
• Review and process leave documentation to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on leave policies, pay status, benefits continuation, and return-to-work requirements.
• Process payroll for employees on paid leave and review/process benefit premium payments during leave periods.
• Collaborate with HR teams including Benefits, HR Business Partners, Occupational Health, and HRIS to resolve leave-related inquiries.
• Escalate complex cases or policy interpretation issues to the Leave of Absence Program Manager as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation of leave cases.
• Support continuous improvement efforts for leave administration processes and employee experience.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Leave of Absence Specialist at Brown University Health supports administration and coordination of employee leave programs in line with policies, bargaining agreements, and federal/state laws. You will work with HR partners and third-party leave administrators to ensure accurate case management, payroll for paid leaves, and compliant processes.

Reporting to the Leave of Absence Services Program Manager, you will guide employees and managers on leave policies, documentation, and