Benefits Manager

🇺🇸 Charlotte, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $75K - $80K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ May 4th, 2026

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UNC Charlotte is hiring a Benefits Manager. This role oversees Leave of Absence (LOA) operations for staff and faculty, managing a team of two Benefits Consultants to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The manager administers leave and disability programs, leads cross-functional collaboration, provides strategic support to the Benefits Director, and handles compliance and reporting duties.

Highlights

Oversee daily LOA operations including case management, consulting, processing, and employee communications.
Ensure consistent application of LOA policies and participate in cross-functional meetings with Benefits, Payroll, Employee Relations, Legal, and Workers’ Compensation teams.
Maintain and manage the Kronos LOA module and benefits billing for employees on leave.
Provide training and leadership, including strategic initiatives, policy development, and backup support to the Benefits Director.
Monitor regulatory compliance with federal, state, University, and HIPAA guidelines and manage annual reporting requirements.
Recruit, lead, and evaluate a team of two LOA staff, providing coaching and fostering a positive work environment.
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, human resources, business administration, or related field plus 5+ years of benefits administration experience, including LOA and compliance.
Strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws such as FMLA and proficiency with HRIS systems and advanced Excel functions including vlookups and pivot tables.
Salary range from $75,321 to $80,000 per year.
Works within the Business Affairs division, specifically the Human Resources department, serving university staff and faculty.