Leave Coordinator

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Job Posting End Date: February 10, 2025

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Worker Designation – This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices in Columbus, GA, or Columbia, SC, for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership. 

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills are essential for success in this role.

• Strong knowledge of the principles, practices, concepts, and federal and state laws and regulations of human resources such as FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEOC , ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ADA, OSHA, IRS code 125/129, etc., and all applicable reporting requirements

• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication, and team facilitation skills to effectively interact with senior management, and internal and external customers

• Analytical and project management skills to interpret and adapt known methods, regulations, system procedures, or operating concepts to new situations

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or job related field
• 2+ years of leave administration experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education & Experience Preferred

• Any Certification in CEBS or CBP

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Using established policies and procedures, and in accordance with federal regulations and guidelines, coordinates the administration of Aflac’s Family Medical Leave (FML), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) leave programs, and other employee leave programs, including personal leave and military leave

• Works with leaders, Payroll, and other HR partners to ensure that employee leave records are processed promptly and accurately; ensures appropriate compensation is granted; consults with employees and management to ensure receipt of required leave of absence documents; coordinates with short term and long term disability provider

• Continuously reviews FMLA and ADA administrative processes to identify and recommend improvements that may streamline the process while maximizing employee service

• Maintains accurate and confidential records of leave requests, approvals, and communications. Compiles data to develop and maintain statistical reports; audits files at designated intervals to identify and purge outdated/obsolete items

• Assists with the development of company policies, practices, and procedures as needed

• Assists the Employee Benefits teams with audits, Open Enrollment, and other special projects during the year.

• Audits semi-monthly payroll change reports and ensures timely submission to payroll department

• Generate and analyze reports on leave trends, usage, and compliance

• Provide training to managers and employees on leave policies and best practices

• Performs other related duties as required

Total Rewards

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.  On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.