Manage day-to-day benefits, retirement, and leave functions while serving as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries. Coordinate open enrollment, process leave requests, and ensure compliance with labor regulations and PHI confidentiality.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and at least 5 years of benefits experience with strong knowledge of employment laws like FMLA and ADA. Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office is required, with a bachelor's degree or professional certifications preferred.
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Job description
Position
Part-Time Leave and Benefits Administrator: up to 20 Hours per week (10 Months)
Division: Office of Human Resources
Department
Human Resources
Reports to
Vice President of Human Resources
Position Summary
The Leave and Benefits Administrator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day administration of employee benefits, retirement programs, leave management, and related HR functions. This position works collaboratively with benefits brokers, Human Resources leadership, department managers, and external vendors to ensure timely and effective administration of employee benefits and leave programs.
The successful candidate will serve as a key resource for employees by providing accurate information, processing benefit and leave-related documentation, and assisting with the resolution of benefits inquiries. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling Protected Health Information (PHI) and other sensitive Human Resources records.
This is a part-time position working up to 20 hours per week for 10 months annually. Flexible scheduling may be available. This position may be ideal for experienced HR professionals, benefits specialists, retirees, or individuals seeking part-time employment.
Essential
Duties & Responsibilities
The results you will deliver each day that matter most!
Assist new hires and current employees with benefits, retirement plans, FMLA, ADA accommodations, and leave of absence processes.
Coordinate benefits administration and open enrollment activities and ensure employees are informed of available benefit programs.
Design and produce informational material to explain optional benefits.
Distribute benefits enrollment materials and information in advance of enrollment periods.
First point of contact for all benefits-related employee questions.
Read and review all employee medical documents submitted for errors and request additional information to process paperwork.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Attractive Benefits Package
Self-starter with the ability to work independently, as a team member, and with cross-functional teams.
Assist with employee communications, distribution of employee documents, and responding to employee inquiries and issues.
Proactively communicate with employees regarding leave requests and return-to-work processes.
Ensure file feeds are correct, monitor feeds for errors, and take immediate action for feed errors.
Use HRIS software to manage employee benefits, leaves, and absences administration.
Monitor employees leave activity and maintain related records.
Processes leave requests and related documentation, including Medical Leave, FMLA, Military Leave, Leave Without Pay (LWOP), and Unemployment-related matters.
Maintain physical and digital document files for employees’ benefits, and leaves and monitors the time off portal.
Assist with the development and delivery of benefits and leave-related onboarding materials, presentations, orientations, and employee communications.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education/ Experience
What you will need to be successful!
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required. Three (3) years of experience in employee benefits, leave administration, human resources, payroll, or a related field required.
Demonstrates effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Detail-oriented with the ability to meet schedules and honor deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, HRIS systems, and comfortable learning new systems as needed.
Ability to work effectively with benefits providers and vendors to support benefits administration.
Knowledge of employee benefits, leave administration, and related HR processes.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to research and resolve employee benefit and leave-related questions.
Preferred
Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
Higher education experience preferred.
Experience with ADP or similar HRIS/payroll systems preferred.
Life at Livingstone College
Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!!
Livingstone College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution founded in 1879 by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, the College offers excellent liberal arts and religious education programs for students designed to develop their potential for leadership and service to a global community.
Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation, or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law.
Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources to arrange such accommodation.
We offer competitive compensation.
No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.
Leave and benefits roles need experienced HR support
In North Carolina, part-time leave and benefits administrator roles are often driven by ongoing HR compliance needs, especially around FMLA, ADA, and benefits administration. These positions are competitive because employers want candidates with proven benefits experience, HRIS and MS Office skills, and the ability to handle sensitive employee issues accurately. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; if you apply, review your leave-law experience and HRIS tools before submitting.
