Associate Benefits Administrator, Leaves

Req Id: 31068

Job Title: Associate Benefits Administrator, Leaves

Job Description:

Job Summary

This position is responsible for administering various leave policies and processes including FMLA, STD/LTD, Worker's Compensation, PWFA/PPL, ADA and Business Leaves. Counsel with employees regarding leaves of absence, record time, troubleshoot and resolve benefits and leave issues in coordination with other staff and vendors as appropriate. Provide support for Purdue Global and Purdue University faculty and staff. Administer Business Leaves for the university, including Sabbaticals, R/I/E Leaves, Military, and extended unpaid leaves.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with employees, departments, Sponsored Programs, and Provost's Office for appropriate recording of Business Leaves including Sabbaticals, R/I/E, Military, and extended unpaid leaves. Interact daily with all levels of staff to ensure eligibility rules are followed, and leaves/pay are administered and recorded correctly.

• Provide support for Purdue Global and Purdue University employees regarding leave requests. Serve as point of contact for policy interpretation and questions related to FMLA, PWFA, PPL, STD/LTD, interpretation. This will include customer service, reviewing leave requests, collecting medical information from health care providers, making eligibility determinations, recording leave and handling follow up for duration. Handle Worker's Compensation and requests for accommodation under ADA for Purdue Global. Handle sensitive, confidential, and complicated matters. Research, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to eligibility, benefits, and overall application of the leave programs, involving others when appropriate. Ensure leaves are accurately recorded and research, troubleshoot and resolve any issues.

• Keep up to date on Federal Regulations, policies, procedures, and processes within HR and assist with communicating, educating, troubleshooting, problem solving, and project planning, and implementing various programs.

What We're Looking For:

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

• One or more years of HR experience

• Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of required education and related experience

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills

• Ability to work independently, interpret policies and solve problems

• Ability to handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality

• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail

• Ability to interpret policies and procedures to proactively resolve issues or improve processes

• Advanced computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, etc.

• Ability to collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels within and external to the university to support department needs

• Ability to identify problems and implement or recommend solutions

• Ability to gather and analyze data to identify trends and propose a course of action based on findings

What Is Helpful:

• Experience in HR leaves, absence management or disability management

• Ability to work within payroll systems and Microsoft office applications

What We Want You To Know:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

• A background check is required for employment in this position

• FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)

• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

What You'll Get In Return:

All university employees are afforded a generous benefits package, https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/index.php, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University's expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global.

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Posting Start Date: 4/8/24