The University of New Mexico’s Division of Human Resources is seeking an HR Analyst for the Benefits & Employee Wellness department to administer leave and disability benefits for UNM employees. The HR Analyst provides centralized administration of Family and Medical Leave, as well as short-term and long-term disability processing, and coordinates other leave benefits offered by UNM. This position includes responding to employee requests and addressing inquiries from employees, managers, and supervisors while utilizing UNM systems to track leave requests and usage. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of professionalism, work effectively in a fast-paced environment, easily adapt to shifting priorities, and be eager to pursue new learning opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determines employee eligibility for FMLA and UNM-specific related leaves
• Administers short-term disability and long-term disability
• Provides accurate information to employees regarding leave eligibility and their responsibilities before and during their leave
• Responsible for the daily administration of FMLA, short-term and long-term disability, and other leave benefits
• Provides education to employees, managers, and HR liaisons about FMLA and university-specific leave processes, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Responds to inquiries from employees, supervisors, and managers regarding UNM leave benefits
• Responsible for leave administration, including compliance, processes, documentation, addressing employee/manager inquiries, reporting, and handling escalated employee issues
• Compiles data and prepares reports on employee leave status and utilization of leave programs
• Coordinates with other university departments to ensure proper administration of FMLA and university-specific leave processes
•  Ensures compliance with FMLA and other applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and ensures UNM-specific leave benefits are administered in accordance with University Administrative Policies

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service in a high-paced, complex environment
• Experience administering FMLA and other leave benefits in the higher education setting or with a large, complex employer
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Banner or similar systems
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and listening skills

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.