[ref. c59821620] Michael Page - Benefits and Accomodations Specialist

About Our Client

The Center provides hands-on, planning and implementation assistance to a wide range of jurisdictions in areas of reform such as problem-solving courts (e.g., community courts, treatment courts, domestic violence courts), tribal justice, reducing incarceration and the use of fines/fees and reducing crime and violence.

Job Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage all leave of absence (FMLA, STD, LTD, NYPFL, Workers' Compensation) and ADA requests, including, but not limited to:
• Serve as the subject matter expert for accommodations, all leave of absence, and workers' compensation until the guidance of HR leadership and the Legal Department;
• Interpret and administer all applicable state and federal leave policies in accordance with the Center's internal policies;
• Works closely with the HR team and third party leave administrators to ensure that all relevant completed medical documentation is submitted for timely review and leaves are properly being administered;
• Maintains appropriate contact with all relevant staff on leave and coordinates all aspects of return to work for staff on leave;
• Providing regular updates to project leadership and staff supervisors on leaves and accommodations while adhering to HIPAA and other privacy laws;
• Have consult calls with employees to explain all relevant procedures and policies;
• Work with employees and managers to evaluate ADA requests by engaging in frequent communication, including cooperative dialog;
• Manages all administrative aspects of leave and workers' compensation claims to include tracking hours used/taken and working closely with the Payroll Department to ensure that pay for staff is accurate and correct.
• Conduct Benefits Orientation by providing new hires with explanation of benefits and instructions on enrollment;
• Assist with open enrollment and ensure staff are accurately enrolled in all voluntary and ancillary benefits;
• Work with the payroll department on tracking and reconciling benefit deductions for staff on leave;
• Resolve employee issues with leave administrators and insurance providers;
• Assist in developing benefits training for managers and staff;

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Qualifications: The ideal candidate must have:
• A bachelor's degree with at least 3-5 years of related experience;
• Proven experience and knowledge of relevant employment law including ADA, FMLA, Disability policies and Worker's Compensation is required;
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills;
• Exceptional organizational, analytical and detail-oriented skills;
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while efficiently completing tasks with multiple priorities and deadlines;
• The ability to use available resources and feedback to continually pivot, adapt and grow;
• The ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality and discretion;
• You should have the capability to work independently and prioritize tasks to ensure the timely completion of projects; and
• A dedication to providing exceptional support to our employees will contribute to the success of our HR initiatives.

• A true temp to perm position
• Highly competitive hourly rate and salary offering
• Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:30pm
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided from day 1
• Hybrid 2/3 days on site position (flexible)
• Fantastic company culture and room for growth