Job title: HR Leave Administration Consultant
Company: University of North Carolina
Job description: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC-Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.The primary purpose of the Leave Administration Consultant position is to provide benefits and leave-related counseling and education to employees, applying knowledge of benefit plans and leave programs, and applicable federal and state laws as well as University policies, practices and procedures as they relate to and govern the plans. This position is pivotal in the delivery of subject matter interpretation and application of policies and practices in context of employee needs and in alignment with UNC – Chapel Hill’s best interest. The Leave Administration Consultant in this position processes employee leave requests and independently manages leave of absence benefits such as Family and Medical Leave, Family Illness Leave, Faculty Disability & Parental Leave, and Voluntary Shared Leave. They assist with the administration of short and long-term disability benefits under the State Retirement System and voluntary supplemental long-term disability benefits. This role may also engage in administrative and financial functions as they relate to processing leave of absences and benefit plan premium billing and accounting functions.The Leave Administration Consultant serves as the liaison between the campus, various agencies, and retirement and insurance plan providers. They deal with confidential information and sensitive issues, including Protected Health Information (PHI), termination of employment, layoff, death of an employee or dependent, divorce, disability, and retirement. The Leave Administration Consultant provides expert counsel and assistance to faculty and staff by answering questions about federal and state laws, University policies and University System wide policies as they relate to benefits and leave. This position educates and trains employees on their leave benefits and communicates policy and procedure changes to campus. The Leave Administration Consultant will also conduct seminars and workshops, facilitate leave training through various media, update communication materials, and prepare reports as needed. This position understands and helps employees successfully manage complex and on-going benefit changes through continuous evolution of responsibilities to meet organizational needs and objectives.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree and two years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and ExperienceKnowledge of the FMLA and hands-on experience in leave administration. Excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking, time management and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Proficient in Outlook email and calendar, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to interpret and apply standards, personnel policies, procedures, and regulations to various human resources transactions. Adept at analyzing data from diverse sources, diagnosing problems, gathering pertinent information, and identifying alternative solutions. Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and make recommendations concerning employee transactions. Ability to operate autonomously and justify their procedural decisions. Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population at all levels. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment. PeopleSoft or similar HR Information Management system experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and ExperienceDirect benefits and leave administration experience, preferably, in a higher education, public sector or complex environment. Knowledge of federal, state, and University employee benefit plans, programs, services and University leave policies and procedures. Knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, ADA, and experience working with disability income replacement benefits. Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 applications including OneDrive and Microsoft Teams. PHR, SHRM-CP, or CBP certification. Understanding of payroll preparation and distribution, how benefit deductions work, and experience with benefits and leave of absence accounting and reconciliation.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesNot Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick LinkPosting Contact InformationDepartment Contact Name and Title Debbie Cross, HR Coordinator
Department Contact Telephone or Email debbie_cross@unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact InformationIf you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Expected salary: $72000 – 77501 per year
Location: North Carolina
Job date: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:20:31 GMT
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