FMLA & Leave Administration Specialist

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; South Broadway (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center seeks an experienced Leave Disability Specialist to administer employee leave programs and ensure regulatory compliance. You will review leave requests, assess medical documentation, and guide associates on FMLA eligibility and policy provisions.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement after probation, with a strong focus on compliant leave administration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources, employee benefits administration, policy and procedure administration, FMLA regulations, and statutory disability programs.
• Experience administering employee leaves of absence and FMLA.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state leave regulations, organizational policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
• Experience reviewing medical documentation and making leave determinations.

Responsibilities

• Administers FMLA, PFL personal, educational, maternity, military, and other leaves per regulations and policies.
• Reviews, evaluates, and approves LOA requests.
• Reviews medical certifications and makes eligibility determinations; follows up as needed.
• Guides associates on FMLA eligibility, leave provisions, and policies including CBA requirements.
• Oversees payroll timecards related to leaves and communicates with payroll for accuracy.

Skills

FMLA knowledge

Leave administration

Communication

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

UKG leave module

Workday

ServiceNow ticking system

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center seeks an experienced Leave Disability Specialist to administer employee leave programs and ensure regulatory compliance. You will review leave requests, assess medical documentation, and guide associates on FMLA eligibility and policy provisions.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement after probation, with a strong focus on compliant leave administration,