Leave Administrator

📋 Description

• • The Leave Administrator at National Geographic Society plays a critical role in supporting employee well-being by managing all aspects of leave administration, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• • Day-to-day responsibilities include administering FMLA, short- and long-term disability, parental, family, military, and other statutory leaves; coordinating ADA accommodations and managing medical documentation; advising employees, managers, and HR Business Partners on leave policies and benefits; maintaining accurate leave records in the HRIS; overseeing workers’ compensation claims from intake to resolution, including OSHA reporting; and collaborating with external partners like The Hartford and Legal Affairs to manage complex claims and state paid leave programs.
• • The HR team at National Geographic Society is dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining talent through comprehensive people strategies, total rewards, and talent management initiatives, including internship programs, all aimed at enhancing employee experience and organizational culture.
• • In this role, you will develop deep expertise in employment law, leave administration, and disability management; strengthen your ability to handle sensitive information with discretion; build cross-functional collaboration skills with legal, benefits, and vendor partners; and contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to exploration, education, and inclusivity.