Leave of Absence and Benefits Specialist
About The Position
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. The Human Resources department is seeking a full-time Leave of Absence & Benefits Specialist to focus on the coordination and processes of the leave of absence programs and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Family Leave (PFL), Workers Compensation, Disability and Military, etc. The Leave of Absence & Benefits Specialist is the primary point of contact for employee leave of absence program inquiries and will also assist with benefits administration processes. Success in this role involves demonstrating excellent customer service, interpersonal, written and verbal communication and organizational/time management skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, complete, and maintain required correspondence and forms as needed for leave of absence administration.
- Process and maintain accurate records and reports of all leave activity.
- Counsel employees on leave of absence processes.
- Assists with managing ADA accommodations and processes.
- Assists with benefits inquiries from employees and administration of the health and welfare plans and wellness programs.
- Liaison with the payroll department, leave of absence vendors, including union disability departments.
- Preparation and processing of NYS Paid Family Leave compliance filings.
Benefits
- This position is overtime-eligible and the AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
