Senior Leave Administrator — Remote (2 days/week)

Department of Building; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Building is seeking a Principal Administrative Associate to oversee Leave Administration and related special administrative functions under general supervision. This role requires coordinating all paid and unpaid leave programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as a key resource to managers and staff.

Responsibilities include reviewing leave actions, handling medical documentation, auditing leave transactions, and generating management reports to inform workforce

Qualifications

• Experience with leave programs and related laws is preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to review policies and apply them consistently.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the administration of all paid and unpaid leave programs (Medical Leave, FMLA, PFL, PPL, Workers' Compensation, Military Leave, and other statutory leave) ensuring compliance with City, State, and Federal regulations.
• Serve as the primary resource for managers and employees by providing guidance on leave policies, eligibility, and applicable laws.
• Review, analyze, and determine appropriate leave actions; prepare and issue leave approvals, denials, extensions, and related correspondence.
• Coordinate with employees, physicians or health care providers, and third-party administrators to obtain and evaluate medical documentation for leave determinations.
• Process, review, and audit leave-related transactions in NYCAPS and the Workers' Compensation System with accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor leave status, maintain confidential records, generate reports, and analyze data to support workforce planning.

Job description

The Department of Building is seeking a Principal Administrative Associate to oversee Leave Administration and related special administrative functions under general supervision. This role requires coordinating all paid and unpaid leave programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as a key resource to managers and staff.

Responsibilities include reviewing leave actions, handling medical documentation, auditing leave transactions, and generating management reports to inform workforce