HR Manager Leave

The HR Manager:
Benefits, Leave and Compensation leads the Alfred University’s total rewards programs—including health and welfare, retirement, wellness, and statutory and disability leave programs—and stewards compensation structures through market pricing and equity reviews. The HR Manager:
Benefits, Leave and Compensation reports to the Associate Director of HR and supervising one Benefits Specialist. The HR Manager:
Benefits, Leave and Compensation this role partners with brokers, carriers, and internal stakeholders to deliver compliant, cost-effective plans, excellent employee service, and data-driven decisions that align with university goals. This is an on-site role.

The annual salary range for the HR Manager:
Benefits, Leave and Compensation is $70,000 to $75,000, based on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, exempt position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week.

Alfred University offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, tuition benefits, disability and life insurance, and access to employee wellness and campus resources.

• Supervises, trains, and directs the work of the HR Specialist (Benefits & Training), providing mentorship, performance feedback, and guidance on complex cases.
• Participate in the orientation of new HR staff members and cross-training within the HR team to promote consistency and service continuity.
• Provides quality and timely customer service to employees and supervisors, ensuring professional, courteous, and confidential support.

• Supervises, trains, and directs the work of the HR Specialist (Benefits & Training), providing mentorship, performance feedback, and guidance on complex cases.
• Participate in the orientation of new HR staff members and cross-training within the HR team to promote consistency and service continuity.
• Provides quality and timely customer service to employees and supervisors, ensuring professional, courteous, and confidential support.
• Ensures timely completion of compliance reporting, including ACA filings, 1095-C forms, and nondiscrimination testing.

• Serves as the primary administrator for all employee leaves, ensuring communication with the HR Manager for continuity across onboarding and separation processe
• Works closely with the Associate Director of HR in managing employee leaves, ensuring that all applicable laws and policies are followed and documentation is complete.
• Oversees administration of FMLA, NY PFL, short-term and long-term disability, workers’ compensation,military, and sabbatical leaves.
• Coordinates with vendors, payroll, and HRIS to maintain accurate leave tracking and ensure appropriate follow-up with employees and supervisors.

• Conducts market analyses and benchmarking to maintain competitive and equitable compensation structures.
• Oversees job evaluations, FLSA determinations, and salary range administration in collaboration with the Associate Director of HR.
• Coordinates the annual salary and merit increase process, providing data analysis and documentation to ensure equity and consistency.
• Participates in compensation surveys and recommends adjustments based on market and internal data.

• Maintains benefits and compensation data integrity within the HRIS and related systems.
• Assists with departmental and institutional reporting needs, including benefits utilization, leave trends, and compensation metrics.
• Partners with HRIS and Payroll to develop dashboards and audit reports that support data-driven decision making.

• Serves as a subject matter…