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Leave Administrator - Human Resources
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A Human Resources Administrative Assistant supports an organization or company's HR department by performing personnel-related administrative tasks. Maintains HR records by entering new hires, transfers, terminations, employee changes, salary increases. Assists employees with benefit information and new employee setup. Schedules and tracks weekly overtime and internal staff events.
$51,654 / year median in Utah
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Details Open Date 09/02/2026 Requisition Number
PRN46107B
Job Title Leave Administrator Working Title Leave Administrator- Human Resources Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P1
- Entry Level Pro, P2
- Developing FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Monday through Friday, 8am
- 5pm The Absence Management team in Human Resource Management currently works a hybrid schedule with one day per week (Thursdays) on site from our Downtown SLC office and the remaining days working remote.
- Human Resources Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $49,000
- 52,000 Close Date 11/02/2026 Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time) 09/09/2026
Job Summary Leave Administrator:
Advises employees and managers on the organization's leave programs, including maternity or paternity leave, medical or disability leave, military leave, or unpaid leave. Analyzes leave claims or requests, determines employee eligibility, advises managers of alternate work arrangements, and assists departments with employees' return of service. Records leaves in the HRIS systems as needed. Ensures compliance with internal and external policies and regulations. Answers incoming questions from employees and managers on the organization's leave programs, including FMLA leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, military leave, and non-health related leaves. Intakes leave requests and insurance claims (Workers' Compensation, Disability, and Life). Coordinates with employees, departments, and medical providers to obtain information to process leaves and claims. Refers employees to the Workplace Accommodations Team when necessary. Enters leave-related data into the HRIS , payroll and/or leave system as needed. Performs work under supervision. Manages leave and claim issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses working knowledge of subject matter. Requires knowledge of leave laws ( FMLA , USERRA , WC, etc.), basic skill set, and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. This position is hybrid, so the incumbent will be required to work at least one day per week onsite, but will also be able to telecommute. An employee hired into this role who telecommutes will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking, and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and sign the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement Learn more about the great benefits of working forUniversity of Utah:
benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget. Responsibilities Leave Administrator, I Provides frontline support for employees and managers on leave and related insurance programs, including FMLA , parental, medical, disability, military, and workers' compensation leaves. Processes leave requests and claims, determines eligibility, coordinates required documentation, maintains leave records in HR systems, ensures compliance with applicable policies and regulations, and escalates complex cases as needed. Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree. Leave Administrator, II Advises employees and managers on the organization's leave programs, including maternity or paternity leave, medical or disability leave, military leave, or unpaid leave. Analyzes leave claims or requests, determines employee eligibility, advises managers of alternate work arrangements, and assists departments with employees' return of service. Records leaves in the HRIS systems as needed. Ensures compliance with internal and external policies and regulations. Performs work under general supervision. Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter. May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.Leave Administrator I and II Department Specific Responsibilities :
Sometimes relies on expertise of others to solve problems. Utilizes resources to solve problems and answer leave and claim related questions Responds to routine customer questions in a timely manner May involve or escalate HR issues for resolution to others Proficient at primary functions of leave management and understands the lifecycle of leaves and the importance of completing assigned tasks Maintains accurate data and files Minimum QualificationsEQUIVALENCY STATEMENT
: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example:
bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:Leave Administrator, I:
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.Leave Administrator, II:
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.Preferences Leave Administrator Preferences :
Familiarity with FMLA and other types of leave. Customer service focused. Proven success in managing tasks independently. Team and task oriented. Experience with PeopleSoft, UKG , and ticketing systems (e.g. Service Now). Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page . Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu- https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/
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