Apply for the Leaves Analyst, Human Resources – Lakeland job opening.Leaves Analyst, Human Resources – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 36926BR
Department: Personnel Records
Working Hours: Mainly 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Apr 10, 2026

Salary varies

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

The Leaves Analyst is a subject matter expert (SME) with regards to the Leaves and Separations processes and ensures that the company is protected from any form of discrimination, lawsuits, etc. stemming from these processes as it is mandated by the Federal Government. This position uses analytical skills to gather facts, review documentation, and determine eligibility in order to process a leave of absence request; reviews and processes manual separation actions that could not flow through Manager Self Service (MSS); and provides support to Publix associates as they navigate the leave of absence or separation process.

Responsibilities include:

• Determining an associate’s eligibility for a leave of absence and processing all corresponding leave records adhering to rigid timelines. This includes receiving, reviewing, and tracking of medical certifications.
• Researching and processing initial separation requests, corrections, and cancellations that are unable to flow automatically through Manager Self Service (MSS)
• Receiving and approving all documentation related to Paid Parental Leave requests and updating the information in SAP to ensure the associate will receive pay for the request
• Being the primary point of contact for inquiries and issue resolution for associates, their family members, and other Publix internal departments
• Running and working a wide variety of reports that relate to leave processing and monitoring

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Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 6 months working in Human Resources or equivalent experience in an analytical related field
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work effectively without close supervision or guidance
• Ability to self-direct work activities and take action on tasks without direction from a supervisor
• Ability to work productively and effectively when faced with stressful work situations and time pressures
• Time management skills
• Data analysis skills
• Detail-orientated
• Problem solving skills
• Customer focused
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require

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Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• 1 year working in Human Resources, or equivalent experience in an analytical related field
• Knowledge of eligibility requirements for FMLA set forth by the federal government and any other leaves of absence provided by Publix
• Knowledge of Publix’s Time and Attendance policies
• Knowledge of the reinstatement process and guidelines for approving and/or denying requests
• Knowledge of Personnel Records and Leaves Team practices and policies
• Knowledge of the organizational structure, employee groups/subgroups, personnel areas, and other associate information located in SAP
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
• Skills in SAP, PTFMLA Workbench, ViewStar, HOST, Manager Self Service (MSS), Oasis, TOR, Publix Connection

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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