POSITION: Leaves of Absence Specialist
LOCATION: New York, NY
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Base salary up to $130K, including generous paid overtime, plus Bonus, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, generous vacation and sick/personal days, paid holidays, 401K, and more!
ORGANIZATION: Top Ranked International Law Firm
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer, coordinate and ensure compliance with employee leave programs
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of all leave requests and documentation
- Maintain detailed records for each employee on leave
- Serve as primary point of contact for employees regarding leaves of absence procedures
- Manage ADA accommodations
- Coordinate with legal to resolve any issues or discrepancies
- Facilitate communication between employees, managers and other HR personnel
- Coordinate and track payments with third-party administrators or insurance carriers
- Ensure timely submission of required documentation to external providers
- Monitor and update leaves in Time and Attendance system
- Oversee and maintain accurate time and attendance records
- Collaborate with Payroll to ensure seamless integration of timekeeping data
- Generate and analyze time and attendance reports
- Support employees and managers with inquiries and system usage
- Manage and maintain support staff time and attendance records
- Conduct regular audits
- Create, update and manage employee profiles
- Assist in the administration of employee benefit programs
- Respond to employee questions regarding benefits plans, eligibility and claims
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree required
- 3+ years experience in Leaves of Absence administration
- 2+ years of experience in Benefits and Time & Attendance
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, HRMS, Word and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of NYS leave laws (FMLA, PFL, ADA, USERRA)
- Familiarity with Workday preferred
- Strong knowledge of HRIS
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain professionalism at all times
- Able to diplomatically and tactfully handle confidential/sensitive information
- Able to practice strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Able and willing to conduct thoughtful analysis while problem-solving
