Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Leave Administrator to support a university environment in Winston Salem, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented human resources team member who can manage leave-related processes, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate effectively with employees and partner departments. The role requires strong administrative judgment, confidence handling sensitive records, and the ability to keep HR activities organized and compliant.
Responsibilities:
• Administer employee leave cases from initial intake through resolution, ensuring each matter is documented accurately and handled in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines.
• Prepare, review, and organize employment-related documents and legal forms while maintaining complete and confidential personnel records.
• Coordinate background screening activities, monitor progress, and follow up on outstanding items to support timely hiring and onboarding decisions.
• Draft and manage clear written communication related to HR and legal correspondence, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and appropriate recordkeeping.
• Support benefits-related administrative tasks by responding to inquiries, processing required paperwork, and helping employees understand available options.
• Work closely with HR colleagues, managers, and relevant stakeholders to resolve leave questions and maintain consistent administrative practices.
• Track deadlines, approvals, and required documentation to reduce delays and ensure leave and HR actions are completed on schedule.• Experience in human resources administration, including responsibility for employee records, compliance-sensitive documentation, and case tracking.
• Working knowledge of leave processes, legal forms, and detail-focused correspondence standards within an HR setting.
• Background in coordinating or reviewing background checks as part of hiring or employment administration.
• Familiarity with benefits-related support functions and the ability to manage associated paperwork accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced administrative environment.
• Proficiency with standard office and HR systems used for documentation, reporting, and workflow management.