Workforce Absence Payroll Coordinator

Sedgwick; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Workforce Payroll Coordinator to process payroll actions tied to leave status, ensure data integrity, and support customer service for internal and external clients. The role emphasizes accuracy in data entry and timely processing within the payroll system.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of administrative or HR/payroll experience, with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with business or computer related courses from an accredited university or college preferred.
• Two (2) years of administrative support experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Human Resources/Payroll experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll actions based on changes in leave status and enter data accurately into payroll and time/attendance systems.
• Review reports for claim accuracy and balance colleague time card files per client PTO policy.
• Respond to inquiries from HR and internal business partners regarding plan provisions and procedures.
• Assist department in evaluating results of absence programs and best practices in absence administration.
• Assist management with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leave policies

Communication skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Performance focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or computer-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work®

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

Workforce Absence Payroll Coordinator

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To process payroll actions based on changes in leave status; to ensure the accurate and timely entry of data; and to support delivery of the highest quality of customer service as a point of contact for internal and external customers and clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures data integrity by accurately interpreting the leave and disability claims data coding hierarchy and applying the correct leave and disability codes into the payroll and time and attendance system.
• Review reports for claim accuracy; processes and balances colleague time card file based on client's paid time off policy.
• Responds to inquiries from Human Resources and internal business partners regarding plan provisions and administrative procedures
• Assists department in evaluating results of absence programs and best practices in absence administration.
• Assists management with special projects as assigned.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing: Bachelor's degree with business or computer related courses from an accredited university or college preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of administrative support experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Human Resources/Payroll experience preferred.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of leave of absence, workers' compensation, and disability leave regulations
• Oral and written communication skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $18.00 - $18.50 USD Hourly.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k and matching
• PTO
• disability and life insurance
• employee assistance
• flexible spending or health savings account
• other additional voluntary benefits

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.