Leave & Benefits Specialist - Pratt or Topeka

This position is located in Pratt or Topeka, Kansas and is supervised by the Human Resource Director.

Responsibilities

• Administer FMLA, including communicating with employees and management on a regular basis regarding FMLA claims.
• Ensure all FMLA documentation is sent out in a timely manner, log and account for FMLA hours used and still available.
• Maintain a current and working knowledge of all FMLA laws, rules, and regulations.
• Administer all Leave programs for KDWP, including Paid Parental Leave, Workers' Compensation, etc.
• Communicate with staff members, supervisors, and other entities regarding leave, providing and collecting correct documentation in a timely manner.
• Serve as the agency-wide subject matter expert regarding all State Health Benefits Programs.
• Provide information about Open Enrollment to agency employees.
• Serve as payroll processing backup to support other team members, requiring training in the SHARP system.
• Act as accounting backup support to other team members, requiring training in the SMART system, including processing P-card transactions, purchase orders, supply orders, etc.
• Provide filing support for the Human Resources office, including filing in personnel files, fiscal files, and organizing electronic files.
• Maintain workplace posters in all KDWP locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and Insurance: Immediate group health, dental, and vision coverage, and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement and Options: Retirement plan and optional deferred compensation.
• Paid Leave: Holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental leave.

Requirements

• One year of experience in planning, directing, organizing, managing, or administering personnel or human resources functions. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft products (Word, Excel, TEAMS, Outlook).
• A proven track record working with general HR principles.
• Experience with leave processes and health benefits administration.
• Payroll experience highly preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, agency supervisors, and the public.

Pay

Beginning salary: $20.13/hour