Full cycle reasonable accommodation processes as needed in
collaboration with HR and legal teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and
managers regarding leave eligibility, documentation requirements,
and return-to-work procedures.
Coordinate with HR, payroll, benefits, and third-party leave
administrators to ensure accurate leave processing.
Maintain up-to-date and confidential records of leave requests,
approvals, and communications.
Track leave balances, pay time reporting, timelines, and
deadlines; provide regular updates to management.
Assist in developing and updating leave-related policies,
procedures, and employee communications.
Conduct audits to ensure leave records are accurate and
compliant.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws, as
well as company policies.
Benefit Administration:
- Serve the primary point of contact for employee benefits
inquiries, providing guidance and support.
- Maintain and update benefits data within the HRIS system;
ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting.
- Support the preparation and distribution of required benefits
documentation (Summary Plan Descriptions, compliance notices,
benefits statements).
- Support audits, filings, and other regulatory reporting
requirements.
- Assist in planning and executing annual open enrollment,
including employee communication, website and system updates.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws (ERISA,
ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.).
- Serves as back up for daily administration of a designated
Benefit Plan portfolio, such as health, dental, vision, retirement,
life insurance, FSA/HSA, disability, wellness programs, etc.
- Serves as back up for billing and invoicing.
All other duties as assigned.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and
inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and
employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that
demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways
socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality,
socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and
staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree. (Two (2) years of full time experience in
the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed
post high school education coursework.)
- One (1) year of experience in HR leave administration, benefits
administration, or related HR function.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong working knowledge of leave administration and laws i.e.
STD, LTD, FMLA,CFRA and related job protections rights laws.
- Excellent customer service skills with strong compassion and
empathy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task to meet
deadlines.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Banner and Argos experience.
- Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with
diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and
enhance diversity and inclusion.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse
backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity,
and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices
and knowledge in their work.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and
inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and
employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that
demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways
socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality,
socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and
staff.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not
definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist
motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional
standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching.
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with
use of computer and phone. Work performed during standard business
hours. Additional time may be required to meet business needs and
deadlines. Limited travel offsite to meetings or conferences.
Hiring Range: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour. We consider factors
such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the
position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as
market and organizational considerations when extending an
offer.
Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are
required to execute a release and authorization for a background
screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill
810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to
disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing
proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or
appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past
seven years.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32440
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