Leave Coordinator (Part-Time)
Job Description:
Job Title: Leave Coordinator (Part-Time)
Location: Folsom, NJ 08037 (Hybrid — 2 days onsite)
Type: Contract, 6 months (Jul 27, 2026 – Jan 27, 2027)
Schedule: ~25 hrs/week, Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $35.00/hr
Openings: 1 | Experience: 1–3 years | Interview: 2 rounds via MS Teams
Summary
We're seeking a detail-oriented Leave Coordinator for a 6-month hybrid contract supporting the administration of employee leave programs. This is a high-volume HR data entry and leave administration support role.
Responsibilities
- Receive approved leave information and updates from the Third-Party Administrator (TPA)
- Enter and maintain continuous and intermittent leave records in Workday's Time Off and Leave modules
- Process leave transactions per TPA determinations: FMLA, Medical, Personal, Parental, Military, and state/local and company-sponsored programs
- Enter leave start dates, estimated return-to-work dates, extensions, closures, and return-to-work info; record intermittent leave hours and absences
- Process leave-related corrections, adjustments, and updates timely; ensure records reflect TPA-approved activity
- Enter required paid time off per policy, CBA, and applicable law
- Maintain confidential employee data per company policy and privacy regulations
- Support internal audits and quality reviews by validating leave data against TPA records
- Partner with TPA, HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Leave Administration to resolve discrepancies; escalate complex matters; respond to internal inquiries
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1–3 years in HR operations, leave administration, and high-volume data entry
- Hands-on experience with Workday Time Off and Leave modules
- Experience processing employee leave and absence transactions
- Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail; ability to handle large data volumes with quality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; discretion with confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with a Third-Party Leave Administrator (TPA)
- Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, state leave laws, and employer-sponsored leave programs
- Experience with both continuous and intermittent leave administration
Skills: Data Entry, Workday Leave Administration, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Time Management, Quality Assurance