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Austin Peay State University

HR Generalist, Leave and Benefits

🇺🇸 Clarksville, TN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $40K - $45K

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ July 22nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Austin Peay State University is hiring an HR Generalist, Leave and Benefits. The role manages the leave of absence processes, ensures compliance with laws and university policies, coordinates with employees and management on various leave types, and maintains accurate records while supporting employees and supervisors through the leave process.

Highlights
  • Manage employee leave of absence programs, including FMLA, non-FMLA, medical, family, and workers' compensation leaves.
  • Handle worker's compensation claims from initial reporting to resolution.
  • Process long-term and short-term disability claims and manage the Tennessee Death Claim process.
  • Review and process unemployment claims in compliance with state regulations.
  • Analyze leave requests, verify eligibility, and collaborate with CHRO to designate leaves properly.
  • Coordinate with third-party administrators and provide employee support through leave processes.
  • Oversee related employee services such as sick leave bank, leave transfers, leave payouts, and employee assistance programs.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with PeopleAdmin and Oracle systems preferred.
  • Requires minimum Associate's degree in HR Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills necessary.