A health services organization in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Human Resources/LOA Assistant to provide administrative support with a focus on leave of absence coordination and general HR functions.
About the Opportunity:
- Shift: Day
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Setting: On-site
Responsibilities:
- Support leave of absence administration, including FMLA, New York Paid Family Leave, New York Disability Benefits Law, and personal or medical leaves
- Review medical certifications for completeness and compliance and maintain accurate leave documentation
Communicate with employees, managers, and healthcare providers regarding leave requirements, status, and return-to-work timelines
- Provide general HR administrative support such as scheduling meetings, answering phones, routing messages, and handling correspondence
- Assist with filing, office coordination, supply inventory, and special HR projects as needed
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1+ year of experience in an Administrative, Clerical and/or related role
- High School Diploma / GED
- Some experience in Human Resources and/or Leave of Absence
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Desired Skills:
- Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
- Experience in healthcare or hospital leave administration
- Knowledge of New York leave laws and disability programs
- Experience managing a high-volume leave caseload
- Familiarity with HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft or UKG/Kronos