Leave of Absence Administrator - Human Resources Specialist

At Kent County, we are committed to excellent service and are looking for a team player who is motivated by delivering great work in line with our Core Values.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Leave of Absence Administrator – Human Resources Specialist to be a part of our multi-talented Human Resources staff.  The successful candidate will be an integral member of the benefits and compensation team and will perform work of a technical nature. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and communicating the organization's leave of absence policy.  Examples of types of leaves include Family Medical Leave Act, Short-term disability, Paid Parental Leave, Personal Leave, Medical Leave, Military leave, etc. 

• Replying to inquiries regarding leave of absence accurately and timely. 

• Aiding employees and supervisors in completing required leave of absence paperwork.

• Collaborating with human resources leadership, department, payroll and vendor to research and resolve employee leave issues. 

Additional duties include using an HRIS to maintain electronic employment records, and process and audit employee transactions, entering adjustments for employee and employer premium contributions, maintenance of third-party administrator data, filing, and related routine assignments. 

This is a part-time position, working 28 hours per week.   We offer a hybrid in work option where the employee will work both in the office and remotely, upon being fully trained.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field combined with one year of experience in human resources administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

• Working knowledge of human resources administration practices.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, HRIS and web-based applications is required.

• Working knowledge of FMLA is preferred.  

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and basic mathematical skills are essential.

• Requires exceptional customer service skills.

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to interact positively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application* 

Kent County takes pride in living our values to foster a true sense of belonging among all of our staff. 

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Salary : $29 - $33