HR Leave & Benefits Administrator

Richmond Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond University Medical Center is seeking an HR Assistant to support Leave Administration, benefits administration, and workers' compensation. The role acts as the primary contact for leave requests, guiding eligibility, documentation, and entitlements while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies.

The position requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and experience with NY FMLA, NY PFL, NYS Disability Benefits, and workers' compensation processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Leave Administration, or related role.
• Experience administering FMLA, New York Paid Family Leave, New York State Disability Benefits, and Workers' Compensation.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, NY PFL, NYS Disability Benefits, and workers' compensation claims.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employees requesting leaves and related benefits support.
• Coordinate leave requests, approvals, extensions, and return-to-work processes.
• Track leave balances and maintain accurate records in HR systems.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, changes, and life event transactions.
• Support open enrollment activities and compliance efforts.

Skills

HR experience

Leave administration

Communication

MS Office

HRIS

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

Richmond University Medical Center is seeking an HR Assistant to support Leave Administration, benefits administration, and workers' compensation. The role acts as the primary contact for leave requests, guiding eligibility, documentation, and entitlements while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies.

The position requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and experience with NY FMLA, NY PFL, NYS Disability Benefits, and workers' compensation processes.