About Sun Country Airlines

Were not your average airline. Were agile, resilient, and full of unique opportunity. Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community. Together, were making travel more attainable.

With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, were a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world. At Sun Country, youll be part of a growing airline, and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places.

Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at a great and growing company, as a Leave Administration Specialist youll enjoy these benefits and more:

• Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
• PPO and high-deductible health plans
• Health savings accounts (HSA and FSA)
• Dependent Care
• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
• Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support

Leave Administration Specialist Overview:

Sun Country Airlines is seeking a Leave Administration Specialist to ensure accurate internal processing and communication for employee leaves administered by a third-party vendor. This role updates scheduling systems, coordinates with payroll, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) requirements. The Leave Specialist acts as the liaison between HR, operations, and payroll to maintain seamless leave administration and proper pay handling. While core hours are Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, weekend availability for any urgent leave/pay needs may be requested.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Process approved leaves in accordance with federal and state regulations, CBAs, and company policies.
• Update employee schedules and leave status in AIMS (crew scheduling system for pilots and flight attendants).
• Communicate leave status to all relevant stakeholders, including scheduling, payroll, and department leaders.
• Ensure employees are paid accurately during leave periods; work closely with payroll to resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as the internal point of contact for leave-related questions and coordinate with the third-party administrator as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of leave transactions and generate reports for HR leadership.
• Monitor compliance with CBAs and collaborate with union representatives when necessary.
• Support return-to-work processes, including schedule adjustments and notifications.
• Stay informed on changes in leave laws, CBAs, and company policies; recommend updates as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in leave administration or HR operations.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and union environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems; experience with AIMS preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll processes and coordination.
• Experience with airline operations and crew scheduling systems.
• Understanding of ADA and accommodation processes.

Compensation:

Pay or shift range: $24.00 - $29.00 USD per hour. This is the base compensation hiring range for this role.

Classification: 

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Location:

Minneapolis, MN (onsite)

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to provide a summary of key responsibilities and the anticipated work environment of an accountant. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of job duties. Position expectations may change as the needs, or the requirements of the organization evolve.

AAP/EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Sun Country Airlines respects and values every employees contribution to our business. We believe that an important part of our strength comes from our people and their array of perspectives.

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