Summary

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for an experienced Leaves Administrator to administer and support the full lifecycle for all leaves of absence including but not limited to FMLA, Minnesota PFML, and workers’ compensation claims. Acts as the subject matter expert and effectively coordinates general administration, comprehensive case management, and program compliance with all related federal, state, or local employment laws and regulations. Performs exemplary customer service and assistance to employees, executives, and HR staff.  Coordinates employment- and leave-related investigations.  Processes accommodation requests and performs related duties as required.

Position is eligible for teleworking arrangement (up to two days per week of remote work) after 6 months of continuous regular employment and a satisfactory performance record.

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What You'll Do

• Administers and coordinates full lifecycle for all employee leave programs (e.g., FMLA, personal, military, jury, bereavement) ensuring compliance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), policies, and federal/state/local laws.
• Receives and reviews requests for leaves, including supporting documentation; sends required notifications, forms and letters; and determines leave eligibility.
• Maintains a database to track the receipt and status of leave requests.  Maintains confidential records, files and reports. Maintains the OSHA 300 log.
• Tracks continuous, intermittent, paid, and unpaid leave time in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for leave requests, communicating directly with department managers and employees advising them on appropriate leave processes and policies.
• Serves as liaison with other departments to submit required documentation for pending cases and represents Human Resources and MPRB at related hearings.
• Assists in the creation and facilitation of training programs for varying groups particularly on leave administration and workers’ compensation, and other relevant matters as they arise.
• Coordinates and tracks workers' compensation claims and works closely with employees, supervisors, and the MPRB's third party administrator (TPA) through the life of a claim.
• Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.

What To Bring

Need to Have: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, a related field or equivalent
• Progressively responsible experience performing leave administration: Three (3) years.
• Experience performing general HR functions: Three (3) years.
• Experience utilizing human resource information systems: Two (2) years.

Nice to Have:

• Professional HR certification (such as PHR or SPHR).
•  Related government experience.
• Experience working with Unions and labor contracts.

Skills Crucial to Success in This Role: 

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local leave related regulations (e.g., FMLA, HIPAA).
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the assigned area.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, civil services rules pertaining to employee/employer rights.
• Knowledge of cultural competence in engaging people from diverse communities.   
• Ability to resolve routine problems associated with professional Human Resources work.
• Ability to utilize a broad range of job related software and programs such as email, word processing spreadsheet, HRIS, payroll, and database management applications.
• Outstanding customer service principles and practices and standards for a diverse customer base.

Union Status: Unrepresented

Additional Information

Job Information Session: A 30-Minute Job Information Session will be held via phone conference on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00AM CT. This is your opportunity to ask questions about the position and to gain a better understanding of the civil service application process. Interested parties are encouraged to call (612) 474-1955 and use phone conference ID 984 001 593#.

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Selection Process:

To apply for this full-time civil service position, applicants must complete an online application with supplemental questions at www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs.  Late applications will be rejected.

What steps the selection process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your training and experience based on application materials and supplemental questions (30%).
• We conduct a structured panel interview (oral exam) (70%).
• We calculate your civil service score based on the above components and place you on the eligible list if all testing components are passed (passing score for each component and as an overall score is 70.00 or above).  Eligible list will expire in three (3) months.
• We refer the top finalists to the hiring manager for an interview.
• References, including verification of employment, past work performance and discipline may be considered.
• We conduct a background check.  Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought. View the MPRB Background Check Policy at https://www.minneapolisparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Background-Check-Policy.pdf (Download PDF reader)

LEAD PEOPLE STRATEGY THAT SUPPORTS OUR MISSION. The Human Resources Director provides leadership and direction for all human resources functions across the organization, ensuring policies, programs, and practices align with agency goals and support both employees and the communities we serve. This role helps create a strong, compliant, and people-focused workplace where staff can thrive and contribute to meaningful outcomes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Lead HR Operations: Oversee HR functions, including policies, systems, and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

Manage & Develop Staff: Supervise and support HR team members through recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and ongoing development.

Ensure Compliance & Administration: Maintain compliance with employment laws while administering compensation, benefits, and personnel policies.

Partner with Leadership: Collaborate with leadership to provide guidance on personnel matters and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making.

Oversee HR Systems & Records: Ensure HR systems, personnel records, and reporting processes are accurate, secure, and up to date.

SKILLS TO WOW US:

You lead with integrity and professionalism: You model strong communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality and fairness.

You’re a strategic thinker and problem solver: You can balance big-picture planning with day-to-day operations while driving effective solutions.

You value teamwork and collaboration: You work effectively across departments, building relationships and supporting shared goals.

You’re organized and results-driven: You prioritize effectively, manage multiple responsibilities, and follow through on key initiatives.

You understand people and community impact: You bring awareness of workforce needs and the broader social and economic factors affecting employees and the populations served.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in management, administration, or supervision or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: Additional experience in human resources leadership, supervision, union contracts, and organizational administration

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Salary range of $38.03 - $59.51/hour - plus benefits!

Full-time, Exempt

Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lasting impact!

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays per year
• Medical (Health) Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance 401k Retirement Plan
• HSA, FSA (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Proximal Health
• CancerCare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

Contact Info: Humanr@unitedcap.org | unitedcapmn.org/careers 

At SJE, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for a Benefits and Leave Administrator to join our corporate HR team. This role is hybrid and can work out of our Plymouth or Detroit Lakes, MN, Ashland, OH or Birmingham, AL locations. Check us out at SJEinc.com!

The job:

As our Benefits and Leave Administrator, you will lead and manage the day-to-day administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of SJE’s employee benefits and leave programs across our multi-state engineering and manufacturing organization. SJE has 800 employees across 14 U.S. locations and growing through acquisitions!

This is a highly visible role that serves as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for benefits, leave management, workers’ compensation, and wellness initiatives.

You will own the full lifecycle administration of employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, COBRA, wellness initiatives, and leave of absence programs. You will partner closely with employees, leaders, vendors, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators to ensure a concierge level of employee experience while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

In this role, you will independently manage leave of absence and ADA accommodation processes, coordinate workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs, reconcile benefit billing, oversee open enrollment activities, support 401(k) administration, maintain accurate HRIS and vendor data, and develop employee communication and training materials related to benefits and leave programs.

You will also play a key role in analyzing participation trends, identifying process improvements, supporting organizational HR initiatives, and helping enhance employee engagement and wellness efforts across SJE. This role requires a high level of ownership, judgment, confidentiality, organization and the ability to manage complex employee situations with professionalism and care. Travel required 10-15%.

The skills, education, and experience you need:

To succeed in this role, you must:

• Have strong knowledge of employee benefits, leave administration, and compliance requirements including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and applicable state leave laws
• Have experience independently administering and managing health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, leave of absence, and workers’ compensation programs from onboarding through offboarding
• Be comfortable serving as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for employee questions related to benefits, leave administration, accommodations, and eligibility
• Have experience managing complex leave and accommodation situations while maintaining confidentiality, compliance, and excellent employee service
• Be familiar with multi-state leave and benefit administration requirements and changing employment regulations
• Have experience coordinating open enrollment processes, benefits communications, vendor relationships, billing reconciliation, and annual compliance activities
• Have experience working within HRIS, preferably UKG, along with third-party benefit administration platforms
• Possess exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Be highly self-directed with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, manage sensitive information, and exercise sound judgment independently

A 4-year degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required, along with 7+ years of progressive experience in benefits and leave administration. Professional certifications such as SHRM, CEBS, or related certifications are preferred.

Answering your questions:

When you are considering a new job, it is normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few questions we are asked all the time.

• What are the business hours? Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• What is the starting salary? The starting salary will be $65,000 - $95,000 per year and will depend on location and experience.
• What benefits do you offer? We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options. Check out our full benefits package
• What is my commute? The address to our locations can be found at https://sjeinc.com/locations/

We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.

Why Work with Us
At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you’re not just working—you’re building a legacy!

Learn more and apply on-line at Benefits & Leave Administrator | SJE Career Opportunities.
SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.