Leave & Benefits Compliance Specialist

PeopleInc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleInc seeks a detail-oriented coordinator to administer the agency's leave of absence and workers' compensation programs. You will maintain records, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide responsive support to employees, managers, and external partners throughout the leave and claims process.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry in HR systems, timely case management, and collaboration with payroll, claim adjusters, and legal counsel to ensure proper return-to-work plans and compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience.
• Knowledge of NYS Workers' Compensation, Disability Benefits, ADA, PWFA, FMLA, PFL, PPL, and HIPAA.
• Ability to interpret and apply employment regulations while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple complex cases while meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages the employee leave of absence and workers’ compensation processes in accordance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains accurate information in HR tracking systems and databases related to leave and claims.
• Communicates effectively with employees, supervisors, claims adjusters, medical providers, case managers, and legal counsel on leave, claims, and return-to-work planning.
• Proactively resolves leave and workers' compensation matters with compliant outcomes.
• Provides payroll with accurate PTO, health reserve, and accrual information related to leaves of absence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS

Leave tracking

Claims database

Job description

PeopleInc seeks a detail-oriented coordinator to administer the agency's leave of absence and workers' compensation programs. You will maintain records, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide responsive support to employees, managers, and external partners throughout the leave and claims process.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry in HR systems, timely case management, and collaboration with payroll, claim adjusters, and legal counsel to ensure proper return-to-work plans and compliant