Benefits and Leave Coordinator

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume and transcript conferring highest degree.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

Position Information (Default Section)

Posting Number

Posting Number

Classification Title

Classification Title Staff

Working Title

Working Title Benefits and Leave Coordinator

Datatel Position A

Annual Hours

Annual Hours 2080

Placement Range

Placement Range $48,634.66 - $54,714.00

Position Type

Position Type Regular

Job Category

Job Category Exempt

General Description

This position is responsible for the administration, coordination, and tracking of employee leave programs and associated payroll and benefits impacts. This role serves as the operational owner of leave processes, ensuring accurate documentation, consistent application of policies, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

The position also provides steady and professional support to employees navigating leave, ensuring they are informed and guided through each step of the process. This role works closely with the Benefits Manager on compliance oversight and complex case review while partnering with Payroll to ensure accurate processing of leave-related impacts.

In addition, this position supports benefits operations through reconciliation and contributes to a collaborative team environment across all benefits functions.

Reports To

Reports To Benefits Manager

What position(s) reports to this position?

None

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum (2) years’ of relevant experience in benefits and leave administration or payroll processing.

Equivalency/Substitution:
Will accept (4) years’ experience in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree for a total of (6) years’ relevant experience in benefits and leave administration or payroll processing.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:
Fundamental theories, principles, and concepts related to HR Benefits
Working knowledge of HRIS systems and Excel-based tracking

Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including use of formulas and data comparison tools (e.g., VLOOKUP )

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
Ability to work with large data sets and ensure accuracy across systems
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide professional and responsive customer service
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams and Adobe, and other business systems
Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Abilities:
Ability to interpret and consistently apply policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive processes with accuracy and consistency
Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and ensure timely resolution
Ability to provide calm, consistent, and professional support to employees in sensitive or complex situations
Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully while maintaining adherence to established policies and procedures

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :
The work is light work which requires the person in this position to occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

This position requires the person to frequently move about the College’s various locations to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to internal and external constituents to perform the essential functions of the position; must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to operate a computer; other office machinery and mobile devices to prepare reports and documents.

This position requires the person to occasionally use upper and lower body to exert force up to 20 pounds…