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Austin Peay State University

Benefits Specialist

🇺🇸 Clarksville, TN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ July 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Austin Peay State University is hiring a Benefits Specialist who administers employee leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance with laws and university policies. The role involves coordinating with employees, supervisors, and management to facilitate various leaves, managing workers' compensation and disability claims, and providing support throughout the leave process.

Highlights
  • Manage employee leave of absence programs including FMLA, non-FMLA, medical, family, and workers’ compensation leaves.
  • Oversee workers’ compensation claims from reporting to resolution and process disability and death claims.
  • Handle unemployment claims in accordance with state regulations.
  • Analyze leave requests and employee eligibility, collaborating with CHRO to ensure proper leave designation.
  • Coordinate with third-party administrators and the Office of Institutional Culture for accommodations and employee support.
  • Administer related services such as sick leave bank, leave transfers, leave payouts, and employee assistance programs.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Human Resource Information Systems preferred, including PeopleAdmin and Oracle systems.
  • Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field; or equivalent two years of related experience.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills with ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
  • Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience; regular, 12-month fiscal appointment.