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New York Cancer & Blood Specialists · 1 day ago

Leave Administrator

Ridge, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $85K/yr

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients through world-class cancer care. The Leave Administrator will manage employee leave claims, ensure accurate updates in Workday, and support employees and managers during the leave process.

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Responsibilities

Partner with the external vendor to monitor, track, and manage employee leave claims and statuses

Ensure accurate and timely updates of leave and return-to-work information in Workday

Maintain reasonable communication with employees and managers during leave to support timely return to work

Initiate and manage claims in the vendor portal when employees need assistance or do not complete the process

Provide required employee data and complete administrative tasks related to leave claims

Respond to employee and manager inquiries and direct them to the vendor portal as appropriate

Coordinate leave information and updates with the Human Resources department

Oversee return-to-work processes for employees returning from FMLA, workers’ compensation, or other extended leaves

Ensure fitness-for-duty or release documentation is received prior to return to work when applicable

Educate employees and managers on leave policies, procedures, and reporting requirements

Provide leave reports to Human Resources upon request

Advise employees and managers on leave laws and the interaction with PTO, workers’ compensation, and disability benefits

Support ADA accommodation requests and assist with the interactive process

Maintain confidentiality of employee medical records and documentation

Stay current on applicable leave and accommodation laws, including FMLA, ADA, and state and local regulations

Serve as backup for HR Generalists and perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

FMLA knowledgeADA knowledgeWorkday experienceHRIS proficiencyMicrosoft Office SuiteEmployee Relations experienceAnalytical skillsCustomer service skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementProblem-solving skillsConfidentiality

Required

Extensive knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws, both federal and state

Ability to manage a caseload, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate, confidential records

Professional, empathetic, and tactful approach to assist employees with sensitive matters

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficient in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems), Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant software

Experience handling Employee Relations situations and accommodation requests

Strong customer service skills and enjoys working with people and values them

Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications

Well-organized and manages time efficiently

Communicate effectively, collaboratively, and comfortably through with others

Flexible and can adapt to an ever-changing, fast-paced environment