HR Leave & Accommodation Specialist | Hybrid NYC

Animal-Care-Centers-of-Ny; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 63 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K and Pension

Life Insurance

On-the-job training

Staff trainings (DEI, safety, cross‑训练

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Résumé du poste

The Leave & Accommodation Administrator at Animal Care Centers of NY (ACC) oversees the organization’s employee leave and accommodation programs. You will be a primary resource for staff and managers on leave, accommodations, and return-to-work processes, ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA, PWFA and state/local laws.

Based in NYC with a hybrid schedule, you will manage cases from initial request through return to work, maintain confidential records, collaborate with Payroll and Benefits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Psychology, Organizational Psychology, or 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.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• Manage the full lifecycle of employee leaves from initial request through return to work, including continuous, intermittent, and reduced‑schedule leaves.
• Determine employee eligibility for applicable federal, state, local leave programs and ensure required notices and documentation are completed timely.
• Administer FMLA, Paid Family Leave, disability leave, Workers’ Compensation, parental leave, military leave, and other protected leaves to ACC staff.
• Manage reasonable accommodation requests under the ADA, PWFA, and applicable New York State and New York City requirements, including facilitating the interactive process.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Organization

Policy explanation

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Outils

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The Leave & Accommodation Administrator at Animal Care Centers of NY (ACC) oversees the organization’s employee leave and accommodation programs. You will be a primary resource for staff and managers on leave, accommodations, and return-to-work processes, ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA, PWFA and state/local laws.

Based in NYC with a hybrid schedule, you will manage cases from initial request through return to work, maintain confidential records, collaborate with Payroll and Benefits, and