Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Contract Management, Corporate Policies, Data Entry, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993), High School Diploma, Internal Audit, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Military, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Privacy Regulations, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management
Job Title: Leave Coordinator (Part-Time)
Location: Folsom, NJ 08037 (Hybrid — 2 days onsite)
Type: Contract, 6 months (Jul 27, 2026 – Jan 27, 2027)
Schedule: ~25 hrs/week, Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $35.00/hr
Openings: 1 | Experience: 1–3 years | Interview: 2 rounds via MS Teams
Summary
We're seeking a detail-oriented Leave Coordinator for a 6-month hybrid contract supporting the administration of employee leave programs. This is a high-volume HR data entry and leave administration support role.
Responsibilities
- Receive approved leave information and updates from the Third-Party Administrator (TPA)
- Enter and maintain continuous and intermittent leave records in Workday's Time Off and Leave modules
- Process leave transactions per TPA determinations: FMLA, Medical, Personal, Parental, Military, and state/local and company-sponsored programs
- Enter leave start dates, estimated return-to-work dates, extensions, closures, and return-to-work info; record intermittent leave hours and absences
- Process leave-related corrections, adjustments, and updates timely; ensure records reflect TPA-approved activity
- Enter required paid time off per policy, CBA, and applicable law
- Maintain confidential employee data per company policy and privacy regulations
- Support internal audits and quality reviews by validating leave data against TPA records
- Partner with TPA, HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Leave Administration to resolve discrepancies; escalate complex matters; respond to internal inquiries
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1–3 years in HR operations, leave administration, and high-volume data entry
- Hands-on experience with Workday Time Off and Leave modules
- Experience processing employee leave and absence transactions
- Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail; ability to handle large data volumes with quality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; discretion with confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with a Third-Party Leave Administrator (TPA)
- Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, state leave laws, and employer-sponsored leave programs
- Experience with both continuous and intermittent leave administration
Skills: Data Entry, Workday Leave Administration, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Time Management, Quality Assurance