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Absence Management Payroll Coordinator

Sedgwick and Careers
Dubuque, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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Absence Management Payroll Coordinator

Our teams connect! We collaborate onsite and have a hybrid work arrangement. All candidates must live near one of our centers of excellence:

Dubuque, IA : 4141 Westmark Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002

Dublin, OH : 5500 Glendon Court Dublin OH 43016

PRIMARY PURPOSE : To process payroll actions based on changes in leave status; to ensure the accurate and timely entry of data; and to support delivery of the highest quality of customer service as a point of contact for internal and external customers and clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensures data integrity by accurately interpreting the 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; processes and balances colleague time card file based on client's paid time off policy.
  • Responds to inquiries from Human Resources and internal business partners regarding plan provisions and administrative procedures
  • Assists department in evaluating results of absence programs and best practices in absence administration.
  • Assists management with special projects as assigned.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
Bachelor’s degree with business or computer related courses from an accredited university or college preferred.

Experience
Two (2) years of administrative support experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Human Resources/Payroll experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

  • 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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