JOB SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Leave and Training Administrator is responsible for the administration of Hawai‘i Pacific University’s leave policies, employee benefits, learning management system and wellness initiatives. As a Human Resources subject matter expert, the Administrator is a key member of a Human Resources team that strives to develop, practice, and promote a culture of customer service, continuous improvement, and best practices.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, conditional & nested formulas.
• Experience working in higher education
• Multi-state HR administration
• Human Resources Certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)
• Strong customer service focus and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees verbally and in writing.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU’s winter break, if necessary.
• This position may be considered an essential position with report to work obligations depending on the type of emergency, campus closure, or evacuation. [as applicable]
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.

1. Leave of Absences, Disability Coordination, and Workers’ Compensation (30%)

• Maintain current knowledge of emerging issues pertaining to FMLA, HFLL, ADA and other related laws and regulations, communicating same to employees and administration as appropriate.
• Ensure all leave of absences (including FMLA and HFLL), requests for accommodation, and workers’ compensation claims are handled in compliance with state and federal law.
• Determine eligibility by reviewing medical and/or other documentation. Consults with HR Directors as necessary.
• Ensure employee completes leave documentation, submit to appropriate parties, record payroll information to ensure payments are accurately calculated, maintain communication with employees and managers to update leave status.
• Oversee ADA interactive process for employees, counseling supervisors and managers regarding reasonable accommodations.
• Develop and update leave policies and procedures based on changes in administrative process and legal updates.

1. Learning and Development Administration (20%)

• Co-manages content for Mana`o (Cornerstone LMS), HPU’s learning and performance management system.
• Monitor training programs, troubleshoot access errors, track completion and follow up on outstanding training.
• Measure results of training and consolidate data to report on effectiveness.

1. Audit, Reconciliation, Reporting (20%)

• Utilize tools to automate consolidation of information, apply logic to cross reference information and error detection.
• Assist the Associate Director, Compensation and Benefit in creating reports to capture data with minimal manipulation and data entry.
• Audit reports for accuracy and report results as needed.

1. Administration of the University’s Health and Welfare Plans (15%)

• Responsible for effectively communicating benefit programs details and the value of benefit offerings.
• Maintain working knowledge of benefit administration processes and tasks.
• Support operations in Benefit & Leave Coordinator absence.
• Work with Associate Director, Benefit and Compensation to maintain a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.

1. Wellness (10%)

• In coordination with the Wellness Advisory Committee, develop and manage a wellness program for HPU faculty and staff, to include both physical and mental well-being components.

1. Performs other related duties as assigned (5%)

• Actively participates as an effective member of the team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.Take initiative and identify opportunities and inefficiencies and propose solutions.

• This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.
  Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawaii Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.