Leave Administrator I: Employees and managers first point of contact answering routine questions 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) and determines employee eligibility. Coordinates with employees and departments to obtain information to process leaves and claims. Refers employees to ADA Specialist when necessary. Enters leave-related data into the HRIS, payroll and/or leave system as needed. Ensures compliance with internal and external policies and regulations. 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 general knowledge of leave laws (FMLA, USERRA, WC, etc.), basic skill set, and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgementThis 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 University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediatelyGenerous paid leave time11 paid Holidays per year50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent childrenFlex spending accountsFree transit on most UTA servicesEmployee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travelProfessional development opportunitiesA wellness program to promote health and quality of lifeAdditional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits Only employees who are residents of the United States and those holding H-1B Visas are eligible for retirement benefits. If you previously worked for the University and were enrolled in a Utah Retirement Systems (URS) retirement plan, Utah law requires that you be re-enrolled in the same URS plan upon rehire. If you were enrolled in a URS plan with another employer and wish to be enrolled during your University employment, you must complete the Irrevocable Election (online at https://benefits.utah.edu/retirement-plan-election/) before your first paycheck