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Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Leave Administrator

Compensation & BenefitsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$50k - $55k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of leave requirements and legal protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable laws.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  • Ability to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to general leave inquiries.
  • Initiate medical leave by contacting employees, assessing leave information, and creating appropriate leave cases.
  • Explain basic medical leave information and what employees should expect during leave.
  • Populate timesheets for employees on medical leave.
  • Process forms and send them to the carrier.
  • Handle unassigned and assigned Zendesk tickets.
  • Answer inquiries and questions about basic medical leave information in a timely manner.
  • Provide and explain medical leave protocols and processes to employees.
  • Learn how job protection varies from division to division.
  • Assist with managing leave types, including COVID leave, military leave, paid family leave, Family and Medical Leave Act leave, Americans with Disabilities Act leave, short-term disability, and other authorized absences.
  • Maintain complete and accurate leave records.
  • Preserve the confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
  • Reconcile leave payments from the carrier.
  • Compile leave reports as needed.
  • Provide backup coverage to leave team members.
  • Maintain knowledge of applicable leave and accommodation laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and state and local laws.
  • Assist with special projects and other assigned activities.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for employees regarding leave inquiries and assistance.
  • Provide clear guidance and support throughout the leave process.
  • Maintain open communication channels, respond promptly to inquiries, and provide personalized assistance to address employee needs.
  • Assist with managing records and correspondence regarding all leaves.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.
  • Two years of human resource experience is preferred.

About the Company

Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Services for the Underserved (S:US) provides social services to New Yorkers facing homelessness, disability, behavioral health and addiction, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It coordinates housing, case management, behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation, advocacy, and other supports across New York City and Long Island to address multiple needs in one place. It differentiates itself by its scale and its integrated, place-based approach that combines housing, health, and justice services rather than focusing on a single issue. Its goal is to help people live with purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1978

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