Job Description

Qualifications

Required:

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources or related field plus two years of professional HR related work experience, or a combination of related education and professional HR work experience to equal six years.
• Experience with leave principles, practices, procedures, and documentation.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and processes for providing equitable customer and personal services.
• Ability to maintain and foster inclusive relationships within, across, and external to organizational boundaries.
• Focus on compliance to ensures policies, practices and procedures are upheld to maintain institutional compliance
• Experience using organizational knowledge to understand the vision, mission, and values of an organization in order to achieve success.
  Evidence of effective communication that provides regular, consistent, and meaningful information both written and verbally; ability to listen carefully to others and ensure messages are understood.
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and technology systems and workplace terminology.

Summary of Position: Under general supervision, interprets and administers the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and all other leave of absence programs that employees can partake in, to support compliant administration and timely return-to-work. Serves as an inclusive collaborator and liaison between multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure an efficient and compliant experience. Supports the application and communication of pertinent policies and procedures, and ensures benefits are handled correctly

Work Environment: Hybrid Position

Salary range is $56K - $60K

Job Duties

Leave Administration 65%

• Administers sick leave, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), parental leave, short and long term disability, military (long term), and personal leave of absences.
  Ensures leave programs are administered in a manner that promotes equity across the System
• Completes related actions in PeopleSoft lifecycle transactions in various mediums as required by established policies, regulations, and laws; evaluates utilization trends from tracking reports and dashboards
• Receives employee inquiries via an ACD (Automated Call Distribution) system and enters cases into the CRM
• Tracks all stages of the leave process and coordinates with DRC to ensure appropriate accommodates are provided
• Documents, audits, and requests required documentation for eligibility or needed updates as required by established policies and procedures
• Communicates with benefits and payroll staff to ensure coordination
• Provides support and coordinates with staff regarding leave of absences and affiliated programs
  Communicates with HRBP, employee, third party administrators, and manager throughout the leave process regarding eligibility, approval, low balance, return to work process, and extension
• Develops and generates reports to measure and analyze utilization and other trends
  As an individual contributor, role models UMN commitment to creating an inclusive work environment and fostering a caring culture

Compliance 15%

• Receives and responds to individual requests and inquiries according to established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
• Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws
• Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Professional Development 10%

• Completes professional development, education, and training activities, consistent with managing the responsibilities of the position. Completes continued learning and development appropriate to work duties and for the pursuit of individual, unit, and institutional success.
• Participates in staff development based on individual need including ongoing skills training, DEI development, professional learning, service & scholarly activity, and engagement & well-being

Strategy and Problem Solving 5%

• Contributes to the development of strategies for reasonable accommodations
• Participates in the investigation and resolution of complex, non-routine problems

Other duties as assigned 5%

Physical Demands
The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
This role routinely requires operation of a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is fundamental to everything we do at the University of Minnesota. We all share responsibility for promoting DEI - it’s everybody’s everyday work. We value having diverse views and experiences that enrich campus life and the academic experience. We are passionate about building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enhances our diversity by exposing us to a variety of ways to interpret and engage with our surroundings, address challenges, and deliver solutions.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

 

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).

*Please mention you saw this ad on UCareers.*

Apply Now