Leave Administrator

Leave Administrator

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients, families, and communities. As a growing organization committed to healing, hope, and advanced care, NYCBS offers world‑class cancer care close to home through cutting‑edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient‑centered approach.

Ridge, NY

• Partner with an external vendor to monitor, track, and manage employee leave claims and statuses
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of leave and return‑to‑work information in Workday
• Maintain reasonable communication with employees and managers during leave to support timely return to work
• Initiate and manage claims in the vendor portal when employees need assistance or do not complete the process
• Provide required employee data and complete administrative tasks related to leave claims
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries and direct them to the vendor portal as appropriate
• Coordinate leave information and updates with the Human Resources department
• Oversee return‑to‑work processes for employees returning from FMLA, workers’ compensation, or other extended leaves
• Ensure fitness‑for‑duty or release documentation is received prior to return to work when applicable
• Educate employees and managers on leave policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
• Provide leave reports to Human Resources upon request
• Advise employees and managers on leave laws and the interaction with PTO, workers’ compensation, and disability benefits
• Support ADA accommodation requests and assist with the interactive process
• Maintain confidentiality of employee medical records and documentation
• Stay current on applicable leave and accommodation laws, including FMLA, ADA, and state and local regulations
• Serve as backup for HR Generalists and perform other duties as assigned

• Extensive knowledge of leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws, both federal and state
• Ability to manage a caseload, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate, confidential records
• Professional, empathetic, and tactful approach assist employees with sensitive matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems), Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant software
• Experience handling Employee Relations situations and accommodation requests
• Strong customer service skills enjoys working with people, and values them
• Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications
• Well‑organized and manages time efficiently
• Communicate effectively, collaboratively, and comfortably with others
• Flexible and can adapt to a fast‑paced environment
• Strong reasoning and analytical skills
• Workday experience is required

• Salary: $85,000 Annually
• Benefits:
  Health Insurance on day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑ and Long‑term disability, 401(k) Plan, generous PTO, and 8 paid holidays (2 floating)

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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