United Spinal Association Jobs

Performs benefits and leave work by responding to general questions from Department employees, human resources personnel, and management; interacting with the Employees Retirement System of Texas, Office of the Attorney Generalist (OAG), the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), and other entities on behalf of Department employees; and maintaining human resources systems. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties:Coordinates Administrative Exception Requests (AER) by developing documentation and justification for submission to ERS; reviewing and reconciling benefits system reports; coordinating with internal contacts to make corrections and payroll adjustments; making adjustments to employeesandrsquo; records; and researching and responding to external entity inquiries regarding potential benefits and leave errors. Audits daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually reports to ensure accuracy of leave requests from PeopleSoft and other sources to include military Time Reporting Code, veterans leave, and military employeesandrsquo; leave without pay reports and takes the appropriate action to resolve any discrepancies. Provides guidance to military employees and supervisors regarding military leave policies and procedures and responds to military leave requests. Submits military employeesandrsquo; timesheets and coordinators payroll adjustments with the Financial Management Division. Provides guidance to department management and employees regarding special leave program (Extended Sick Leave, Family Leave Pool, Sick Leave Pool and Paid Parental Leave) policies and procedures. Provides management with written recommendations for Extended Sick Leave, Sick Leave Pool, Sick Leave Donation, Family Leve Pool and Paid Parental Leave Programs as outlined by Texas Government Code and/or Texas Administrative Code. Consults and collaborate with management, HR Staff, and governmental agencies regarding interpretation of rules and laws to ensure program compliance with state, federal laws and regulations as it relates to Special Leave Programs and FMLA.Technical liaison and Subject Matter Expert for PeopleSoft HCM which includes CAPPS reviews, enhancements, testing, Fiscal Year End Calendar Year processing. Consults with appropriate PS HCM technical support vendor regarding technical issues or challenges as it relates to benefits leave. Participates in the development and maintenance of benefits and leave information, to include standard operating procedures; coordinating the publication of information; and conducting benefits and leave information sessions designed for Department employees and human resources personnel.Other duties as assigned.