Leave Administrator

National Geographic

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Human Resources (HR) team at the National Geographic Society (NGS) is responsible for finding, growing, and retaining talent, and building the NGS community. The HR department includes HR Business Partners, Total Rewards & Recognition, Talent Management, and leads the internship program. The Leave Administrator, reporting to the VP of Total Rewards and Recognition, will manage all employee leave of absence programs, workers’ compensation claims, ADA accommodations, and related policies and procedures. This role ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws and serves as the primary point of contact for leave administration matters.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in leave program administration.
Experience in administering leave programs and Workers’ Compensation.
Strong understanding of leave administration to include FMLA, state mandated leave benefits and disability plans.
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Must have strong attention to detail and quality of work including good proofreading skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers all employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, short/long-term disability, parental leave, family leave, military and other statutory leaves, ensuring strict adherence to NGS’ policy and all federal, state, and local leave regulations.
Coordinates requests for ADA accommodations and manages related medical documentation.
Serves as a subject matter expert, advising and guiding employees, managers, and HR Business Partners on leave entitlements, policies, procedures, and available benefit resources.
Maintains accurate and detailed records of all leave cases within the HRIS.
Supports relationship management with the third-party leave administrator, The Hartford, and makes decisions on which complex claims will be managed externally.
Oversees compliance with and coordinates state paid leave benefits programs in conjunction with the VP, The Hartford, and the office of Legal and Business Affairs.
Administers Workers’ Compensation claims from initial report through resolution, ensuring compliance with state/federal laws and company policies.
Completes the annual OSHA reporting.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance
engaging and comprehensive wellness program
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment
flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year)
10 days of sick leave
12 paid holidays
a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.)
paid parental leave
adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
fertility benefits
learning and development opportunities
Lifestyle Spending Account
pet adoption assistance and insurance
pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy
employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit
a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks