Department:

Benefits

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R104399

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience. One year of experience in leave program administration. Grade 4N

Position Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Benefits Specialist I (Leave Coordinator) reports to the Assistant Director Total Rewards in the Department of Human Resources at the University of Louisville. This position is responsible for the administration of all aspects of the University of Louisville's leave of absence program(s) to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Position is located on the Belknap Campus with a hybrid/remote work arrangement with 3 days per week in office. Position will be posted until filled. �Applications received by May 6, 2024 will be given full consideration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines employee eligibility, requests and obtains completed certification and re-certification, and provides required notices.
• Administers the University of Louisville's leave programs (vacation, sick, FML, temporary medical leave) in compliance with University policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Responds to employee questions and assist employees in completing and submitting required paperwork to begin the leave process. Request and obtain completed certifications and re-certifications.
• Provide required notices as required under FMLA outlining status or group benefit coverage, other rights and obligations and requirements to return to work. Communicate with employees and managers regarding leave designation and status.
• Works with other internal departments (e.g., payroll) to ensure accurate recordkeeping and payments to employees. Remain up-to-date on relevant laws, including FMLA, ADA, etc., and HIPAA and other privacy laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.
• Flexible - ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization.
• Service Excellence - responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information.
• Organized - manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.
• Critical Thinking - ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.
• Work Ethic - motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Interpersonal - can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility.
• Teamwork - ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.