Benefits Administrator, Leaves

This position will serve as a subject matter expert within benefits for Absence Management software, state and local leaves, and will collaborate with other benefit subject matter experts as appropriate.  Responsible for process documentation, communications, and general functionality within the AbsenceSoft absence management tool.  Partner with others to create efficiencies and ensure FMLA, Paid Parental Leave, and other leave types are handled consistently.  Research and assist with complicated leave cases involving legal requirements from other states.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Leave Manager and outside vendor to assist in process design/documentation, and consistent use of the absence management software.  Build workflows within the system and communications to support.
• Must keep up to date on leave laws, policies, procedures and processes.  Work with Leaves team to ensure processes support legal compliance, efficiency and effectiveness
• Communicate effectively, both oral and written formats, develop and conduct presentations for supervisors and employees, and assist with development of customer service information (i.e. web resources, knowledge base, training materials) related to leaves.
• Work with the HR business partner team, departmental business offices and supervisors to seek resolution on employee cases related to leaves and disabilities

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field
• Two or more years of HR experience
• Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of required education and related work experience
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret leave policies and identify solutions for a variety of leave-related issues
• Learning orientation to changing technology impacting leave/absence management processes
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills along with effectiveness in presenting to small groups, large groups and one-on-one
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Experience in HR leaves, absence management or disability management
• Experience with SAP or other HRIS system 

• 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

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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