Leaves Coordinator, Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations
About the role
The Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Hiring Unit is seeking a detailed, customer service-oriented individual with exceptional written and verbal communication skills to function as their Leaves Coordinator.
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of leaves within the agency including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Paid Family Leave (PFL), and others.
Calculate all leaves to determine eligibility, leave type, commencement of leave, and leave balances.
Prepare letters for Director's review/signature for all approved leave requests.
Provide employees' guidance on all forms of leave of absences, including answering questions via phone, email, and in person.
Cook with a third-party insurance carrier for City of NY Paid Family Leave (PFL) requests with a timely notification schedule.
Update computerized leave reports.
Aid in follow-up on all expired leave of absence within designated Human Resources Liaisons (DHRL) and leave liaisons within the Agency.
Aid in work assignments within the Leaves and Benefits, including but not limited to Workers Compensation, Verification, Benefits, and etc.
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty.
An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above.
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
Benefits
Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
A tax-deferred savings program.
A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy
Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job Security
You could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department)
is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/).
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.