Administers all employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, short/long-term disability, parental leave, family leave, military and other statutory leaves. Ensures strict adherence to NGS' policy and all federal, state, and local leave regulations. (30%)
Coordinate requests for ADA accommodations and manage related medical documentation. (20%)
Serves as a subject matter expert, advising and guiding employees, managers, and HR Business Partners on leave entitlements, policies, procedures, and available benefit resources. (10%)
Maintains accurate and detailed records of all leave cases within the HRIS. (10%)
In collaboration with the Vice President, supports relationship management with The Hartford, NGS' third-party leave administrator and makes decisions on which complex claims will be managed externally. (5%)
In conjunction with the VP, The Hartford, and the office of Legal and Business Affairs, oversees compliance with and coordinates state paid leave benefits programs. (10%)
Administers Workers' Compensation claims from initial report through resolution, ensuring compliance with state/federal laws and company policies. Completes the annual OSHA reporting. (15%)
Requirements
Educational Background
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
3+ years of experience in leave program administration.
Necessary Knowledge and Skills
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.
Supervision
No direct reports
Salary Information
The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.
The salary range for this position is $78,850.00 - $83,000.00.
Job Designation
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Remote work optionsFlexible scheduleParental leave
Additional Information
How You'll Contribute
The Human Resources (HR) team works to find, grow and retain talent and build the NGS community. HR is dedicated to designing and building people and total reward strategies that enhance employee culture and the employee experience at NGS. The HR department includes HR Business Partners, Total Rewards & Recognition, Talent Management, and it leads the internship program at NGS.
Reporting to, and with guidance from, the VP of Total Rewards and Recognition, the Leave Administrator is responsible for the administration of all leave of absence programs, workers' compensation claims management, ADA accommodations, policies, and procedures. This includes ensuring compliance with related federal and state employment statutes and serving as the primary resource for advising and assisting on all matters related to leave administration.
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