**9503BR** **Position Title:** Leave Administrator **Organization:** HR-Benefits **Job Responsibilities:** + Communicates with employees on leave-related matters to facilitate a smooth and timely return to work. Facilitates communication between employees, managers, Payroll, and Human Resources during leave periods. Responds to inquiries submitted to the Leave inbox. Processes payments in the HRIS system and facilitates related work with Payroll. + Manages FMLA, Paid Family Leave, Parental leave, and Short- and Long-Term Disability. Serves as a subject matter expert on the interaction of federal and state leave laws for Paid Family Leave, and Short and Long-Term disability benefits. Serves as a resource to HR and senior leadership on complex policy and leave matters. Maintains knowledge of university policy and Federal, State and local law as well as the administrative requirements necessary to maintain compliance. + Reviews and oversees the leave administration process between the university and leave administration vendors from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. Serves as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. + Advises managers on the interaction of federal and state leave laws and University paid time off relating to Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave, and Short and Long-Term disability benefits. + Creates and facilitates leave administration training programs for managers and employees. Administers policy updates, room access and troubleshooting. Serves as a backup for Workers’ Compensation claims administration. + Identifies business process improvement opportunities for customer service and efficiency improvements. Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. + Partners with Risk Management, Public Safety, HR Business Partners, Payroll, Legal, Benefits and leadership teams to coordinate internal processes across all leave types from initial absence to return to work. + Other duties as assigned **FLSA Category:** Exempt **Requisition Number:** 9503BR **College/Division:** Finance & Administration **Required Application Documents:** Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References **Employment Category:** Fulltime **Additional Details:** In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. **How To Apply:** In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. **Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :** 118A **Required Qualifications:** Education/Experience: + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience + 5 years’ experience with employee benefit plans, preferably with a specific focus on Disability, FMLA and/or Paid Family Leave. Skills: + Extensive knowledge of leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, HIPPA and other applicable laws. + Project management, including the ability to establish and manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast paced, detail-driven environment. + Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of commitment to confidentiality. + Exceptional customer service focus, utilizing excellent interpersonal skills for the purpose of communicating and listening, and with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy. + Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. + Analytical skills **What do we believe at RIT?:** Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few). **Work Location:** Hybrid — Remote/On-campus **Job Summary:** The Leave Administrator is responsible for managing the day-to-day processing of employee leave of absence benefits. Creates, updates and maintains accurate records of disability, FMLA, and NYS PFL claims in support of benefits functions. Trains and advises university leaders on relevant federal, state and local laws regarding leave-based benefits. Serving as a subject matter expert on leave administration, interprets, communicates, and provides strong customer service to employees regarding university policy related to leave-based benefits. Reports directly to the Director of Benefits and Wellness. **Hourly/Salary Minimum:** 45700 **Hourly/Salary Maximum:** 76500