Highlights
Interprets and explains leave eligibility, requirements, and procedures for various employee groups and leave categories, including Workers' Compensation, 1199, NYSNA, non-union employees, management disability, FMLA, personal, educational, and military leaves. Consults with and responds to inquiries from associates, management, Occupational Health Services (OHS), Employee and Labor Relations, auditors, government agencies, and external consultants regarding leave administration, documentation, policies, and procedures.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Yonkers, NY |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Salary | $55,161.60–$68,952 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | http://www.montefiore.org/ |
Description
City/State:
Tarrytown, New York
Grant Funded:
No
Department:
AVP Human Resources
Work Shift:
Day
Work Days:
MON-FRI
Scheduled Hours:
8:30 AM-5 PM
Scheduled Daily Hours:
7.5 HOURS
Pay Range:
$55,161.60-$68,952.00
We are seeking an experienced Leave Disability Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This position is responsible for administering employee leave programs, reviewing and processing leave requests, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies, and providing exceptional customer service to employees and management throughout the leave process.
The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of FMLA and leave administration, experience reviewing medical documentation, and the ability to manage a high volume of cases while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- undefined
- Administers Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Paid Family Leave (PFL) personal, educational, maternity, military, and other non-medical and medical leaves of absence in accordance with applicable federal regulations, organizational policies and procedures (P&P), and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) provisions.
- Reviews, evaluates, and approves leave of absence (LOA) requests in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Reviews medical certifications and supporting documentation, makes leave eligibility and determination assessments, ensures timely responses, and conducts appropriate follow-up.
- Provides guidance to new and active associates regarding FMLA eligibility, leave provisions, available options, organizational policies and procedures, and applicable CBA requirements to ensure an understanding of leave entitlements and responsibilities.
Operational and Administrative Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Manager of CLAO, administers, reviews, and approves leave requests; prepares written correspondence; and oversees the accurate administration of payroll timecards related to leaves of absence.
- Consults with and responds to inquiries from associates, management, Occupational Health Services (OHS), Employee and Labor Relations, auditors, government agencies, and external consultants regarding leave administration, documentation, policies, and procedures.
Guidance, and Technical Support
- Analyzes and resolves complex leave administration issues, exercises sound judgment in decision-making, and provides guidance on timecard discrepancies, payroll concerns, and report generation.
- Interprets and explains leave eligibility, requirements, and procedures for various employee groups and leave categories, including Workers' Compensation, 1199, NYSNA, non-union employees, management disability, FMLA, personal, educational, and military leaves.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- One to three years of experience in Human Resources, employee benefits administration, policy and procedure administration, FMLA regulations, and statutory disability programs.
- Experience administering employee leaves of absence and FMLA.
- Working knowledge of applicable federal and state leave regulations, organizational policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
- Experience reviewing medical documentation and making leave determinations.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of UKG leave module and timekeeping systems
- Experience in using Workday and ServiceNow ticking system preferred
Competencies
- Organizational Skills: Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Customer Service Focus: Provides responsive, professional, and solutions-oriented service to associates, management, and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Communication Skills: Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to analyze complex issues and determine appropriate courses of action.
- Adaptability and Composure: Maintains professionalism and composure when managing competing priorities, sensitive situations, and time-sensitive requests.
- Strategic Awareness: Understands departmental objectives and organizational priorities while effectively carrying out administrative and operational responsibilities.
- Flexibility and Discretion: Exercises flexibility, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive employee matters and confidential information.
- Confidentiality: Demonstrates the highest level of integrity and maintains strict confidentiality when handling employee records, medical documentation, leave determinations, and other sensitive Human Resources information.
Work Environment
- Comprehensive onsite training and onboarding during the first 90 days.
- Hybrid work arrangement available after successful completion of the probationary period, with two remote days per week.
- Collaborative and supportive Leave Administration team focused on delivering an exceptional employee experience.
- Fast-paced environment requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple leave cases simultaneously.
- High level of employee interaction, providing guidance and support throughout the leave and disability process.
- Emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, compliance, and customer service.
- Independent work environment with opportunities to exercise judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Team-oriented culture that values collaboration, professionalism, accountability, and continuous learning.
Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Company
About Montefiore Medical Center
Commitment to Excellence
As the academic medical center and University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center is nationally recognized for clinical excellence—breaking new ground in research, training the next generation of healthcare leaders, and delivering science-driven, patient-centered care.
Montefiore is ranked among the top hospitals nationally and regionally by U.S. News & World Report. For more than 100 years we have been innovating new treatments, new procedures and new approaches to patient care, producing stellar outcomes and raising the bar for medical centers in the region and around the world. As we build on this momentum, we continue to advance the practice of medicine and set the standard for excellence.
Enduring Mission and Distinguished History
The mission of Montefiore is to heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.
From its beginning in 1884, as a facility for the care of patients with tuberculosis and other chronic illnesses, to the new millennium, Montefiore has been at the forefront of patient care, research and education and steadfast commitment to its community.
Our Services
We provide coordinated, compassionate and leading-edge care designed to reach people when and where they need it most. Through highly integrated teams of physicians, nurses, social workers, mental health professionals and other caregivers, we have created an innovative, seamless system of care focused around the patient.
Notable Centers of Excellence
At the intersection of Einstein science and Montefiore medicine is our commitment to scientific inquiry. This commitment has resulted in the creation of the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer care, cardiovascular services, transplantation and children’s health, where nationally recognized investigators and multidisciplinary clinical teams collaborate to develop and deliver advanced, innovative care.
Advanced Specialty and Surgical Care
We offer advanced, multidisciplinary care across specialties, delivering one standard of excellence for all. Our interventions are designed to help patients understand and manage their illness, advocate for their health, access the right treatments and receive the vital social support they need to flourish. On multiple fronts, Montefiore is developing more effective and less invasive approaches to complex problems from procedures to repair diseased hearts, protocols to treat complex cancers and medical devices designed to meet the needs of growing children.
Primary Care
With nearly 50 primary care locations throughout the New York metropolitan area, we are focusing on accessible, patient-centered primary and preventive care provided by leading physicians in the areas of family and internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and a team of experts in nursing, health education, nutrition and pharmacy.
Providing Care Without Walls
Montefiore combines its deep commitment to the community with nationally-renowned expertise to reach people in locations easiest for them. Through Montefiore’s School Health Program (MSHP), Primary Care at Home programs, mobile medical and dental health vans and health education initiatives, Montefiore provides primary care services in non-traditional settings.
Through the formation of highly integrated teams of physicians, nurses, social workers, mental health professionals, care managers and other caregivers, we provide care around the patient, when and where they need it.
Research and Education
Montefiore's partnership with Einstein advances clinical and translational research to accelerate the pace at which new discoveries become the treatments and therapies that benefit patients. Together, the two institutions are among 38 academic medical centers nationwide to be awarded a prestigious Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) by the National Institutes of Health.
The second-largest medical residency program in the country, with 1,251 residents and fellows across 89 programs, Montefiore provides the doctors of tomorrow a unique opportunity for education and training in one of the most diverse urban areas in the country — one where the population is global, the disease burden is high, and the need for quality care is great.
The partnership is further strengthened by the dual appointments of faculty and physicians across both organizations—enhancing synergies and collaborations for research, teaching and patient care.
Comprehensive Care Management
Since 1996, Montefiore has developed advanced models of care management to help patients, especially those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart failure and mental illness, achieve better health and improved wellbeing in a cost effective way. Montefiore goes beyond fragmented fee-for-service payments, assuming total responsibility for the quality and costs of care for some of our sickest patients.
Through CMO, Montefiore Care Management, we use a global prepayment or similar strategies to manage care for 200,000 individuals over the continuum, including hospital care, rehabilitation, outpatient care, professional services, home care, mental health counseling, community-based services, remote patient monitoring and many other programs.
Our leadership in coordinating care across multiple settings has earned us federal recognition from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as a Pioneer Accountable Care Organization. Montefiore's ACO is one of only 32 organizations in the nation, as well as the only one in New York State, to operate under this new model of providing Medicare beneficiaries with higher quality care, while reducing expenditures through enhanced care coordination.
Learn More
- Mission, Vision and Values – Montefiore’s unique path of growth into the future and the clinical excellence and outstanding customer care that will get us there.
- History and Milestones – Proud traditions guiding our mission and the moments that helped shape Montefiore into a premier academic medical center.
- Commitment to the Community – Community health, education and neighborhood development.
- Leadership – Executives and clinical chairs leading Montefiore’s advancements.
- Physicians – Widely acclaimed medical professionals and specialists who provide our patients with the highest standards of care.
- Nursing Staff – Highly competent and compassionate professionals committed to improving the health of their patients.
- Ways to Give – Philanthropic opportunities and other ways to support Montefiore Medical Center.