Leave Management Officer

1 week ago


Lenexa, Kansas, United States The University of Kansas Hospital Full time
Position Title

Leave Specialist

Position Summary / Career Interest:


Oversees the administrative functions associated with employee leave requests, collaborating effectively with the Leave Team, Payroll, leave vendors, leave coders, and the HR Support Center. This role involves auditing and updating systems such as Kronos and Workday to ensure accurate representation of employees' work hours, leave statuses, compensation, and benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administers paid and unpaid leave programs efficiently.
  • Responds promptly and accurately to inquiries regarding leave and compensation from employees and management.
  • Works closely with the Leave Team, leave vendors, managers, Payroll, and HR Support Center to ensure accurate tracking of employee statuses and leave entitlements.
  • Maintains and audits Workday to reflect the current status of employees on leave or those who have applied for leave.
  • Reviews timekeeping records in Kronos for employees on leave to verify pay, disability benefits, and leave status in accordance with relevant policies.
  • Manages communication through the Leave & Disability inboxes, triaging requests and escalating issues to Leave Consultants as necessary.
  • Generates and oversees reporting metrics and analytics for leave claims on a monthly basis, providing regular updates to the Leave Team and Payroll.
  • Collaborates with the Leave Team to finalize and dispatch accommodation and leave requests, track client groups, and reassign tasks as needed.
  • Facilitates the integration of leave programs and policies, serving as the primary contact for application programming interface (API) matters during transitions involving new healthcare providers or employee onboarding.
  • Keeps detailed records of leave-related events, including personnel changes and benefit communications.
  • Assists in managing leave vendors, monitoring their performance, and implementing improvements to processes and vendor relations.
  • Ensures confidentiality of sensitive information, including protected health information, in compliance with the organization's confidentiality policies and training.
  • Must demonstrate the professional, clinical, and technical competencies required for the assigned department.
  • This outline is intended to convey the essential functions of the role and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities; additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution or two years of equivalent experience in human resources, benefits, or leave and disability management.
  • High School Diploma.
  • A minimum of two years of experience in managing or administering leave and disability programs, or in HR compliance related to timekeeping and payroll.
Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Five or more years of experience in managing leave and disability programs.
Preferred Licensure and Certification:

  • PHR, SPH, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
Knowledge Requirements:

  • Understanding of legal and compliance requirements for managing leave and disability programs.
  • Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
  • Strong problem-solving, time management, and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows, and Excel.

Time Type:
Full time

We are an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.



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