Coda Search│Staffing
Senior Benefits Specialist - Leave and Accommodations
Coda Search│Staffing, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Benefits Specialist - Leave and Accommodations
This role oversees the administration and processing of leave of absence and ADA accommodation requests across our U.S. offices. It manages the full lifecycle of the Leave and ADA processes, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations (including NY, CA, DC, and DE) while delivering exceptional support to employees and the management team.
Base pay $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr
Additional compensation Annual Bonus
Responsibilities
Administer new hire onboarding and offboarding of attorneys
Conduct new hire benefits orientation for attorneys
Assist employees with benefits enrollment, qualifying life event changes, and benefits education
Coordinate and process all types of leave of absence including: FMLA, Medical Disability (Short Term and Long Term), state-specific Paid Family Leave, New York Paid Prenatal Leave, Workers’ Compensation
Coordinate requests for ADA and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Accommodations, communicate with management team, and engage in the interactive process with employee
Monitor and administer claims, generate reports, and communicate with employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical personnel, and attorneys
Serve as a point of contact and liaison with HR, Legal Personnel, and Payroll to communicate payment eligibility for employees on approved leave
Maintain accurate records and assist employees to ensure effective use of benefits
Ensure that all leave requests are handled fairly and in accordance with local and federal laws
Stay updated on relevant labor laws and regulations regarding different types of leaves
Collaborate with other departments to support all employee needs
Identify and develop best practices and process improvements, providing excellent client and employee experience
Qualifications
5-7+ years of Human Resources and Benefits experience in a law firm environment
Hands-on Leave of Absence (LOA) and ADA Accommodations experience
Experience with employee benefits administration systems (ADP preferred)
Knowledge of state and federal HR compliance
Bachelor's Degree required
Seniority level
Senior
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Law Practice
Legal Services
Professional Services
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Base pay $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr
Additional compensation Annual Bonus
Responsibilities
Administer new hire onboarding and offboarding of attorneys
Conduct new hire benefits orientation for attorneys
Assist employees with benefits enrollment, qualifying life event changes, and benefits education
Coordinate and process all types of leave of absence including: FMLA, Medical Disability (Short Term and Long Term), state-specific Paid Family Leave, New York Paid Prenatal Leave, Workers’ Compensation
Coordinate requests for ADA and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Accommodations, communicate with management team, and engage in the interactive process with employee
Monitor and administer claims, generate reports, and communicate with employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical personnel, and attorneys
Serve as a point of contact and liaison with HR, Legal Personnel, and Payroll to communicate payment eligibility for employees on approved leave
Maintain accurate records and assist employees to ensure effective use of benefits
Ensure that all leave requests are handled fairly and in accordance with local and federal laws
Stay updated on relevant labor laws and regulations regarding different types of leaves
Collaborate with other departments to support all employee needs
Identify and develop best practices and process improvements, providing excellent client and employee experience
Qualifications
5-7+ years of Human Resources and Benefits experience in a law firm environment
Hands-on Leave of Absence (LOA) and ADA Accommodations experience
Experience with employee benefits administration systems (ADP preferred)
Knowledge of state and federal HR compliance
Bachelor's Degree required
Seniority level
Senior
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Law Practice
Legal Services
Professional Services
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