Leave and Accommodations Administrator

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

The working schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 9AM
-5:30PM with Saturday and Sunday off.

ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life‑saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals.

We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.

The Leave & Accommodation Administrator is responsible for administering and coordinating the organization’s employee leave and workplace accommodation programs. This position serves as a primary resource to employees, and managers, regarding leave, accommodation, and return-to-work matters.

The Administrator manages employee leave and accommodation cases in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), Pregnancy Discrimination Act/Title VII, USERRA, New York Paid Family Leave (PFL), New York Disability Benefits (DBL), Paid Prenatal Leave, Workers’ Compensation, New York State and New York City Human Rights requirements, NYC Protected Time Off, and other applicable programs.

The ideal candidate is able to manage cases independently, explain complex requirements clearly, maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and keep accurate records and deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Psychology, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 5 years of experience in leave administration, absence management, employee accommodations, benefits administration, HR operations, and employee relations required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage leave and accommodation cases from initial request through return to work.
• Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act/Title VII, USERRA, NY Paid Family Leave, NY Disability Benefits, Paid Prenatal Leave, Workers’ Compensation, NY Human Rights Law, NYC Human Rights Law, and NYC Protected Time Off.
• Experience with continuous, intermittent, and reduced‑schedule leaves.
• Experience facilitating or supporting the ADA/PWFA interactive accommodation process.
• Knowledge of applicable lactation and pumping protections, including the FLSA/PUMP Act.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain complex policies and requirements clearly.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive medical and employee information appropriately.

ACC values work/life balance and offers a generous paid‑time‑off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open…