Leave Management Specialist

Looking to work onsite near Battery Park? The Leave Management Specialist is responsible for administering the leave and absence programs for all Company employees from leave initiation through closure, including all appropriate communications and transactional updates related to the employee's HR record. This role will be responsible for providing consistent, quality care in a high-volume service center environment.

Contract Duration: 3 months onsite

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in leave management and/or employee benefits
• 3-5 years prior relevant experience in a call center or service center environment
• Superior Customer Service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exposure to HR and/or case management technologies (e.g., portal technology, case management, human capital management, etc.)
• Attentive listening skills that enable asking of probing questions to aid them in problem solving and issue escalation
• Experience with HR administration and general exposure / knowledge of various HR functions (e.g., policy, compensation, employee relations, benefits, performance management, etc.)
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel)
• Dependable and willingness to learn Team player with a positive attitude

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

• Provide information regarding Leave of Absence policies, guidelines and legislation.
• Receive and process all Leave requests.
• Assess, adjudicate, track and monitor all Leave claims .
• Complete and ensure accurate documentation for all Leave activities.
• Work with Payroll and Benefits to ensure employees on applicable Leaves are paid accurately and are appropriate enrolled in benefits (as applicable)
• Authorize return to work using physician documentation, departmental ability to comply with restrictions, and knowledge of the physical requirements of the existing job or alternate job .
• Assist employees in getting back to work and receiving appropriate benefits according to Company policies and legal requirements.
• Log all interactions in the case management system and/or leave management system.
• Abide by documented standardized best-practice processes when handling inquiries, transactions and requests.
• Ensure quality employee experience by using a professional and service-focused approach when handling all inquiries, transactions and requests.
• Ensure employee privacy, including confidentiality and protection of sensitive employee reports or information.
• Display dependability by being punctual and achieving an appropriate level of attendance. Attend and participate in on-going training to support the ever changing environment.
• Demonstrate an ability to learn and actively seek out knowledge in a self-guided, keyword driven and document heavy knowledgebase

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.