Benefits Leave of Absence Manager
UNC Charlotte
Part-Time
Closes on Monday, February 23, 2026
Job Description
- Oversee daily LOA operations, including case management, consulting, processing, and employee communication.
- Ensure consistent application of LOA policies and procedures across the organization.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional meetings with Benefits, Payroll, Employee Relations, Legal, Workers’ Compensation, and LOA teams to align policies, resolve issues, and drive initiatives.
- Maintain the Kronos LOA module, ensuring data integrity and timely transaction processing.
- Manage benefits billing for employees on leave, directing staff to track and complete related transactions.
- Administer benefits for employee/dependent deaths, as well as bereavement and community service leave programs.
- Monitor the HR ticketing system to ensure timely and accurate responses to LOA requests.
Training and Leadership 25%
- Partner with the Benefits Director on strategic initiatives, policy development, documentation, and improvements.
- Deliver training and presentations for employees and managers on benefits programs and updates.
- Provide backup support to the Benefits Director when unavailable.
- Offer empathetic, solutions-focused guidance on complex benefit cases, balancing compliance with employee well-being.
- Address employee questions by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
Compliance and Reporting 10%
- Monitor regulatory changes and compliance to ensure adherence to federal, state, and University guidelines, HIPAA guidelines.
- Manage specified annual reporting requirements (e.g., bereavement, voluntary shared, parental, and bonus leave), and support Annual Personal Leave Offer, and Leave Attestation.
Supervision 10%
- Recruit, lead, and evaluate a team of two LOA staff.
- Set goals, develop work plans, and monitor performance.
- Provide coaching, training, and motivation to staff.
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
Other Essential Duties as Assigned 5%
- Benefit / HR related projects.