Senior HR Absence & Leave Operations Analyst (Contract)

The Cigna Group; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Magnit is seeking a Human Resources Operations Senior Analyst focused on Absence & Leave. This temporary contractor role administers time-away programs with accuracy and compliance, partnering with HR, Legal, Payroll, and Benefits to ensure correct pay outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in absence and leave administration, strong Workday Absence skills, and solid analytical abilities to optimize processes and support regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of absence and leave administration experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, state paid leave programs).
• Hands-on experience with Workday Absence, including configuration, eligibility rules, and calculations.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and deliver accurate, timely solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify discrepancies.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and compliant administration of absence, leave, and time away programs, ensuring employees receive clear guidance and timely resolution of issues.
• Resolve complex PTO, leave of absence (LOA), disability, and timekeeping issues, improving efficiency and employee experience.
• Maintain and optimize Workday absence configurations, eligibility rules, and calculations to ensure system accuracy and integrity.
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, implement system enhancements, and drive operational excellence.
• Identify trends and root causes of recurring issues and implement process improvements that enhance consistency and scalability.
• Support testing, implementation, and validation of new programs, regulatory changes, and system updates to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company leave policies by interpreting regulations and translating them into effective processes.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Payroll, and Benefits teams to deliver accurate pay outcomes and consistent policy application.
• Develop clear documentation and job aids that enable employees and partners to navigate absence programs confidently.

Skills

Absence & Leave Administration

Workday Absence

Data Analysis

Communication skills

Issue Troubleshooting

Policy Interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

HRIS tools

Workday

Job description

Magnit is seeking a Human Resources Operations Senior Analyst focused on Absence & Leave. This temporary contractor role administers time-away programs with accuracy and compliance, partnering with HR, Legal, Payroll, and Benefits to ensure correct pay outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in absence and leave administration, strong Workday Absence skills, and solid analytical abilities to optimize processes and support regulatory changes.