Benefits/Leave Specialist

Roessel Joy•Boston, MA

About The Position

This role is responsible for administering various leave requests and accommodations, including those under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Parental Leave Act, and other relevant laws and collective bargaining agreements. The specialist will manage all aspects of leave administration, from documentation and communication to tracking and reporting, while also investigating potential fraudulent activity.

Requirements

Experience with FMLA, ADA, and the administration of such leaves.
ADP experience required.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations.
Excellent customer services skills.
Superior organizational and communication --written and verbal- skills required.
Ability to establish priorities and to work in a busy, customer focused environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements a plus

Responsibilities

Administers leave requests under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Parental Leave Act, and other leave laws including leave management under collective bargaining agreements.
Manages interactions of FMLA and other Federal Leaves while administering leave documents and communicating/providing proper documentation such as medical certifications, processing approvals/denials and obtaining fitness-for-duty documentation, etc.
Works closely with employees to ensure that all relevant completed medical documentation is submitted for timely review and coordinates all aspects in returning to work.
Oversees the administration of reasonable medical accommodations while communicating with employees and supervisors, creating following-up letter.
Produce leave and accommodation reports for analysis and trends.
Responsible for collecting medical premium for employees on leave or Workers compensation.
Administers all aspects of leave including tracking hours used/taken and working closely with supervisors to ensure appropriate leave practices.
Tracks Paid Parental Leave Policy by processing approvals, entering accruals and monitoring use.
Administers quarterly sick-leave and AWOL policy which includes processing disciplinary actions.
Tracks and monitors employees on all of the above leaves and accommodations leaves while maintaining accurate record keeping of all leaves of absence.
Investigates fraudulent activity of all leave cases. Works closely with supervisors to identify and resolve matters.