Remote Leave & Benefits Coordinator

The Child Center of NY; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY seeks an HR Leave and Benefits Coordinator to administer employee leave programs and benefits enrollment across four unions. This role ensures compliance with FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and local regulations while providing empathetic, inclusive support to staff.

Based in NYC with optional office visits, the position emphasizes accurate documentation, HRIS maintenance, benefits communications, and collaboration with managers, payroll, and union representatives to ensure fair

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, BA, or related field.
• 2+ years of HR experience focusing on leave and benefits administration.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other relevant regulations.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and union processes.
• Bilingual (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all types of employee leaves (e.g., FMLA, ADA, parental, medical, personal, union-specific).
• Serve as main point of contact for employees on leave-related matters.
• Ensure accurate documentation and tracking of leave requests.
• Communicate with managers, payroll, and union representatives for leave coding and pay adjustments.
• Maintain compliance with laws, internal policies, and collective agreements.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, changes, terminations; respond to employee inquiries.
• Liaise with benefits providers and union benefit trusts; support annual open enrollment.
• Maintain accurate benefits records in HRIS.
• Prepare and submit required reports; stay current on changes in leave and benefits laws.
• Provide clear, empathetic communication; educate employees on benefits and leave policies.
• Conduct benefits orientations for new hires.
• Collaborate with union representatives for consistent application of policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Child Center of NY seeks an HR Leave and Benefits Coordinator to administer employee leave programs and benefits enrollment across four unions. This role ensures compliance with FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and local regulations while providing empathetic, inclusive support to staff.

Based in NYC with optional office visits, the position emphasizes accurate documentation, HRIS maintenance, benefits communications, and collaboration with managers, payroll, and union representatives to ensure fair