Leave Coordinator

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 MonFri 8:00 AM 4:30 PM ET
Pay Rate: $30.00 $35.00/hr
Openings: 1 Experience: 13 years Interview: 2 rounds via MS Teams

Summary
Were 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 Workdays 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
• 13 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