National Geographic Society
LeaveAdministrator
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“Leave Administrator at National Geographic Society. Skills: leave program administration, Workers’ Compensation claims management, ADA accommodations. Administers all employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, short/long-term disability, parental leave, family leave, military and other statutory leaves.. Coordinate requests for ADA accommodations and manage related medical documentation.”
Industry & Context.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States., This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in leave program administration, Experience in administering leave programs and Workers’ Compensation, understanding of leave administration to include FMLA, state mandated leave benefits and disability plans, communication, documentation, and organizational skills, Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, Must have attention to detail and quality of work including good proofreading skills, Ability to maintain confidentiality
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree preferred
What You'll Do.
Administers all employee leaves of absence
short/long-term disability
military and other statutory leaves.
Coordinate requests for ADA accommodations and manage related medical documentation.
Maintains accurate and detailed records of all leave cases within the HRIS.
Administers Workers’ Compensation claims from initial report through resolution
ensuring compliance with state/federal laws and company policies.
Completes the annual OSHA reporting.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
advising and guiding employees, managers, and HR Business Partners on leave entitlements, policies, procedures, and available benefit resources; In collaboration with the Vice President, supports relationship management with The Hartford, NGS’ third-party leave administrator; In conjunction with the VP, The Hartford, and the office of Legal and Business Affairs, oversees compliance with and coordinates state paid leave benefits programs.
Full Job Description
****How You’ll Contribute**** The Human Resources (HR) team works to find, grow and retain talent and build the NGS community. HR is dedicated to designing and building people and total reward strategies that enhance employee culture and the employee experience at NGS. The HR department includes HR Business Partners, Total Rewards & Recognition, Talent Management, and it leads the internship program at NGS. Reporting to, and with guidance from, the VP of Total Rewards and Recognition, the Leave Administrator is responsible for the administration of all leave of absence programs, workers’ compensation claims management, ADA accommodations, policies, and procedures. This includes ensuring compliance with related federal and state employment statutes and serving as the primary resource for advising and assisting on all matters related to leave administration. **Your Impact** ****Responsibilities Include:**** * Administers all employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, short/long-term disability, parental leave, family leave, military and other statutory leaves. Ensures strict adherence to NGS’ policy and all federal, state, and local leave regulations. (30%) * Coordinate requests for ADA accommodations and manage related medical documentation. (20%) * Serves as a subject matter expert, advising and guiding employees, managers, and HR Business Partners on leave entitlements, policies, procedures, and available benefit resources. (10%) * Maintains accurate and detailed records of all leave cases within the HRIS. (10%) * In collaboration with the Vice President, supports relationship management with The Hartford, NGS’ third-party leave administrator and makes decisions on which complex claims will be managed externally. (5%) * In conjunction with the VP, The Hartford, and the office of Legal and Business Affairs, oversees compliance with and coordinates state paid leave benefits programs. (10%) * Administers Workers’ Compensation claims from initial report through resolu
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