Absence Management Payroll Coordinator

Sedgwick

Payroll Coordinator processing payroll actions based on changes in leave status and ensuring data integrity for high-quality customer service delivery. Supporting internal and external clients in absence administration.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeDubuque • Iowa, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process payroll actions based on changes in leave status
Ensure the accurate and timely entry of data
Support delivery of high-quality customer service as a point of contact for internal and external customers and clients
Ensure data integrity by accurately interpreting 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; process and balance colleague time card file based on client's paid time off policy
Respond to inquiries from Human Resources and internal business partners regarding plan provisions and administrative procedures
Assist department in evaluating results of absence programs and best practices in absence administration
Assist management with special projects as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with business or computer related courses from an accredited university or college preferred
Two (2) years of administrative support experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Human Resources/Payroll experience preferred
Working knowledge of leave of absence, workers' compensation, and disability leave regulations
Oral and written communication skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Opportunities for professional growth
Supportive work-life balance
Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entrypayroll processingleave codingdisability claims processingtime and attendance systemsreport reviewabsence program evaluationadministrative proceduresanalytical skillsinterpretive skills

Soft Skills

customer serviceoral communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsteamworkattention to detailproblem-solvingadaptabilityproject assistance

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree