Leave Management Specialist

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S

Administers the university's comprehensive leave management programs for a self-insured institution by ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, university policies, and regulatory requirements. Manages Workers' Compensation claims by reviewing workplace accidents and injuries, coordinating with the North Carolina Industrial Commission, third-party administrators, medical providers, and campus departments, while overseeing return-to-work programs and employee case management. Administers the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA), Voluntary Shared Leave, Disability Income Plan of North Carolina ( DIP-NC), Paid Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement Leave, Civil Leave, Family Illness Leave, Pandemic Leave and other applicable leave programs. Provides guidance to employees and supervisors throughout the leave process, monitors leave usage and medical certifications, prepares required payroll and regulatory reports, conducts training, develops and interprets policies, and ensures accurate administration of leave and disability benefits while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Graduation from a four year college or university; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essentialfunctions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

Administer leave management for a self-insured university by reviewing, analyzing, and managing all work-related accidents and injuries; determining compensability; monitoring medical treatment and benefit payments; and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and university policies. Evaluate program needs and collaborate with the North Carolina Industrial Commission, North Carolina Office of State Human Resources, third-party workers' compensation administrators, medical providers, campus departments, and other external agencies.

Requires working knowledge of North Carolina Workers' Compensation laws, the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA), the North Carolina Voluntary Shared Leave Program, Disability Income Plan of North Carolina ( DIP-NC), Paid Parental Leave, and other applicable state and federal leave programs. Ability to learn, interpret, and apply state and federal regulations, university policies, and procedures related to leave administration and employee benefits.

Must demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively and positively with employees, supervisors, campus departments, medical providers, third-party administrators, and other internal and external partners. Requires strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills, along with attention to detail when reviewing documentation, tracking leave usage, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with program requirements.

Ability to review Workers' Compensation claims, collecting and documenting relevant information, obtaining medical certifications, evaluating eligibility documentation, and supporting the administration of leave programs including Workers' Compensation, FMLA, Disability, Voluntary Shared Leave, and other approved university leave programs. Must be able to maintain confidentiality, provide guidance to employees and supervisors, and assist with required state, federal, and university reporting requirements.

Requires the ability to understand and apply leave administration practices, including Workers' Compensation, the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA), Disability, Voluntary Shared Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and other state and university leave programs. Must demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality; review and evaluate documentation; track leave usage; interpret policies; and provide accurate guidance to employees, supervisors, and departments. Requires exceptional attention to detail, the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners, and the ability to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and university laws, regulations, and policies. Must be able to meet strict federal and state reporting deadlines while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting, walking and standing and any other exertion used in general office functions.

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