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A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

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Workforce Absence Payroll Coordinator

Our teams connect! We collaborate one day a week in the office for a connection day. Our Dubuque office is located at: 4141 Westmark Dr. Dubuque IA 52002. We prefer applicants to live within 20 miles of our local office.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To process payroll actions based on changes in leave status; to ensure the accurate and timely entry of data; and to support delivery of the highest quality of customer service as a point of contact for internal and external customers and clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures data integrity by accurately interpreting the leave and disability claims data coding hierarchy and applying the correct leave and disability codes into the payroll and time and attendance system.Review reports for claim accuracy; processes and balances colleague time card file based on client's paid time off policy.Responds to inquiries from Human Resources and internal business partners regarding plan provisions and administrative proceduresAssists department in evaluating results of absence programs and best practices in absence administration.Assists management with special projects as assigned.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
Bachelor’s degree with business or computer related courses from an accredited university or college preferred.

Experience
Two (2) years of administrative support experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Human Resources/Payroll experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

Working knowledge of leave of absence, workers' compensation, and disability leave regulationsOral and written communication skillsPC literate, including Microsoft Office productsAnalytical and interpretive skillsStrong organizational skillsGood interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.