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Job Summary:

The People & Culture Administrator, Leaves of Absence is responsible for the day-to-day administration of leaves of absences including maintaining compliance with all federal and state regulations and BDO's internal policies while providing excellent customer service. 

Job Duties:

Leave of Absence Administration:

• Manages all leaves of absences, determines eligibility for various leave programs including Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) according to legislative guidelines and BDO's policies.
• Advises HR personnel and employees on leave eligibility, provisions, and other matters related to Leave of Absences  
• Counsels employees and HR concerning leave benefits and provides individuals with accurate information relating to leave certification requirements, return to work dates, etc.
• Communicates with other functional groups that interact with the leave process (payroll, legal, people & culture, etc.) as applicable
• Maintains employee leave records, including confidential medical certifications ensuring HIPAA compliance
• Prepares reports on employees leaves and utilization of leave programs within BDO
• Handles all requests for leaves and ensures the appropriate information is documented and distributed in accordance with legislative regulations
• Serves as subject matter expert regarding all leaves of absences including but not limited to BDO sponsored policies, FMLA, state sponsored regulations, HIPAA, ADA as well as other leave of absence related policies and guidelines applicable to BDO firm wide
• Consults with BDO legal as appropriate to manage firm's leave of absence programs to ensure compliance with legal requirements as well as BDO's internal policies and procedures.
• Along with the Leave Manager, collaborates with People & Culture Manager, Benefits, People & Culture Director and legal to make or recommend changes to leave of absence programs 
• Monitors federal or state regulatory changes to leave of absence statutes, and recommend necessary changes to ensure continued compliance

Total Rewards - Benefits:

• Is knowledgeable about BDO's benefits to answer questions from those requesting a leave of absence, including disability, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, premiums, life event changes, etc.
• Assists the benefits team with projects and day to day administration of benefits as time permits

    
Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree preferably in Business Administration, Human Resources or Finance required

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience, required; preferably in leaves/benefits
• Prior experience dealing with ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, COBRA, Workers' Compensation, DOL requirements and state regulations regarding benefits and leaves, preferred

License/Certifications:

• PHR, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, required
• Experience working with Oracle HCM, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, client service and organization skills
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with attention to detail
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously 
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients 
• Capable of maintaining confidential information and matters with discretion 
• Strong understanding of applicable federal and state regulations BDO firm wide governing leave of absences
• Strong working knowledge of HR policies and practices
• Ability to communicate with all levels of leadership while providing a high level of customer service and confidentiality
• Ability to adapt communication style to successfully convey messages and objectives to diverse audience

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $70,000 - $77,000
Maryland Range: $70,000 - $77,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $70,000 - $77,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions. 

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional "benefits."  Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets