Carleton College

Carleton College

Human Resources Generalist - Leaves & Benefits

Carleton College Campus, USA · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 102 days ago
ComplianceAccessibilityExcelHRHRISHIPAACommunicationTime ManagementMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • This role will ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while providing exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Build strong relationships with employees and managers to foster a positive work environment.
  • Prepare reports and analysis as needed to support HR initiatives.
  • Utilize Workday for HR tasks and issue resolution, monitor and test Workday releases and updates, partner with Workday support teams to implement new features as they become available.
  • Ensure data protection compliance and maintain data integrity on the in all HR systems, including Help articles and guides, and on the HR website by using tools like Siteimprove.

Requirements

  • Travel may be required for training or conferences.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and 3+ years of directly related experience
  • or 7 plus years of work experience directly related to the primary functions of this position.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, ADA, ESST, and ERISA.

Skills

  • Familiarity with Minnesota Paid Leave Law and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST).
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with HRIS systems (Workday) preferred.
  • Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.
  • Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
  • Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete.
  • Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation

  • The expected starting salary range for this position is between $66,700 and $68,900. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training
  • Interpret and administer leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local employment laws (Workers Compensation, FMLA, ESST, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.).
  • Facilitate the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers compensation, or other leave(s)
  • Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.
  • Support annual open enrollment and benefits communication campaigns.

Benefits

  • Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations as requested.
  • Assist employees with benefit questions, claims, and issues.
  • Support annual open enrollment and benefits communication campaigns.
  • Leave Administration:
  • Interpret and administer leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local employment laws (Workers Compensation, FMLA, ESST, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.).
  • Process requests for a leave of absence while exercising discretion and judgment throughout each stage of the leave process.
  • Maintain close contact with employees and keep managers informed about leave statuses and the expected return to work dates, extensions and accommodations.
  • Facilitate the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers compensation, or other leave(s)
  • Assist with the implementation and administration of Minnesota's Paid Leave.
  • Back-up the Benefits Manager as a secondary subject matter expert for the leave programs in alignment and under the general direction and guidance of HR leadership.

Company info

  • Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society.

Equal opportunity

  • We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society.
  • Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including:
  • A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
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