Massachusetts Trial Court · 2 weeks ago
Leave Benefit Administrator
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$83K/yr - $122K/yr
4+ years expThe Massachusetts Trial Court is seeking a Leave Benefit Administrator to support the administration, processing, and management of employees’ leave requests. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while coordinating with the Labor Relations department and managing employee accommodation requests.
Judiciary
Responsibilities
Assists in the processing and reviewing of leave of absence and disability accommodation requests ensuring federal and state regulations and Trial Court (TC) policies are adhered to and administered
Receives and acknowledges accommodation requests from employees, conducts a full review, engages in discussions with employees and managers, and identifies reasonable accommodations in compliance with state and federal law, with a system for tracking the accommodations provided
Provides interpretation of personnel policies and procedures to managers and employees regarding leaves and Trial Court benefits
Directly assists and acts in a confidential capacity to supervisor or manager
May have access to or exposure to confidential information concerning labor relations or the Trial Court’s position on personnel matters and/or collective bargaining positions
Ensures that leave usage is tracked and reported, responds to questions regarding leave usage and compliance requirements
Handles issues related to Paid Leave Administration Programs for both court employees and the Judicial Paid Leave Bank
Directly assists and acts in a confidential capacity to supervisor or manager
May have access to or exposure to confidential information concerning labor relations or the Trial Court’s position on personnel matters and/or collective bargaining positions
Distributes required notices, physician certifications and fitness for duty forms
Ensures that employees comply with conditions set forth for approved leaves such as periodic medical documentation and fitness for duty prior to returning to work
Reviews employment accommodation requests
Reviews claims with Worker’s Compensation Division
Reviews eligibility and termination of benefits with Legal Department
Administers the Trial Court and Statutory Paid Leave Banks
Prepares leave donation forms, distributes donated time to employees
Reviews fitness for duty reports and coordinates return to work with manager
Assists with the yearly Statement of Financial Interest for OCM/Executive Office employees
Assists in the completion of annual OSHA surveys of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses for the Trial Court submission to Bureau of Labor Statistics
Prepares survey for submission to the Department of Labor Standards (Occupational Statistics)
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Four (4) years of related work experience
Knowledge of Trial Court leave policies and procedures
Knowledge of federal and state disability laws
Knowledge of Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
Knowledge of union contracts' leave policies
Knowledge of Worker's benefits
Knowledge of MA Worker's Compensation data base
Knowledge of conflict of interest laws
Skill in verbal and written communication
Skill in organization and prioritization
Skill in time management
Skill in data research
Skill in survey submission
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to maintain effective working relationships
Ability to review medical reports
Ability to coordinate accommodations
Preferred
Experience in understanding and properly administering benefits administration, including workers' Compensation, leave administration, and workplace accommodations preferably in a unionized environment
Company
Massachusetts Trial Court
The Trial Court is committed to: Fair and impartial administration of justice; Protection of constitutional and statutory rights and liberties; Equal access to justice for all in a safe and dignified environment with policies and practices that strengthen and support diversity, equity, and inclusion; Efficient, effective, and accountable resolution of disputes; Prompt and courteous service to the public by committed and dedicated professionals utilizing best practices in a manner that inspires public trust and confidence.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Simard
Chief Financial Officer
Americo (Rick) Bevilacqua
First Assistant Chief Probation Officer
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