Benefits and Leave Coordinator (25-06)

Francis Marion University and the Department of Human Resources invite applications for a Benefits and Leave Coordinator who will provide a full range of Human Resources services to assigned departmental area(s). The Benefits and Leave Coordinator will: assist with the creation of personnel records for new staff members and update the records of existing staff; have thorough knowledge of Employee Benefits programs and Leave programs; maintain records and reports associated with each program; understand the Fair Labor Standards Act as it pertains to compensation; and provide professional technical assistance in the coordination of human resource programs in the HR department.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists the Associate Director of Human Resources-Employee Services with Leave and Benefits Programs and maintenance of staff records
• Provides the Associate Director of Human Resources-Administrative Services with the time, leave information necessary to run payroll and complete the required reports.
• Maintains Time Records for all full-time non-exempt employees.
• Conducts orientation to acquaint new staff with agency policies, procedures, and regulations concerning Benefits and Leave.
• Describes insurance and retirement benefits, and other benefits as available, to new and existing employees.
• Discusses eligibility for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
• Ensures that staff are enrolled in his/her selected programs.
• Assist staff in using websites provided by the Public Employee Benefits Administration.
• Consults with supervisors to ensure that adequate records are maintained for hours worked, and leave used. Provides this information to other HR staff as required.
• Reviews staff leave records with the employee and supervisor, as needed.
• Coordinates with supervisor, employee, and HR staff, if necessary, when situations requiring extended leave arise (e.g., FMLA).
• Coordinates with supervisor and staff member–and HR staff, if necessary—when abuse of leave is suspected.
• Prepare materials for employee service-recognition ceremonies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Knowledge of Human Resources principles (i.e., hiring, good employee relations, disciplinary practices, end of employment).
• Ability to quickly acquire working knowledge of federal laws and state regulations affecting human resources (FMLA, FLSA, ACA).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook and 365.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze needs and to recommend and communicate solutions effectively.

• Bachelor’s Degree in any field and experience in Human Resources.

Or

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources.

Applicants without degrees will be considered if they have records of employment, which indicate the existence of the requisite Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

Preference:

• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning software system (e.g. Colleague, Banner, Oracle).

State Classification: Human Resources Coordinator (AG07)

Fed Category: E2

Band: 5/1

Salary: $40,407

Materials Needed:

1. Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 25-06).
2. Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate).
3. Resume.
4. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references; and
5. FMU Staff Application.

To obtain the FMU Staff Application, please click here.

Send Application Packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547 or FAX to (843) 661-1202.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution