HR Leave Administration Specialist

HR Leave Administration Specialist for prominent global law firm in Washington, DC. This is a hybrid role, 50% in office, 50% remote. This position is responsible for providing support to the CHRO and the Director of HR. The Specialist will process all employee medical leave benefits, FMLA, workers compensation, STD, LTD, etc., monitor and report on labor law compliance, assist with the budget process and monthly variances, complete surveys, and take the lead on conducting new staff orientation. This role also assists with HR matters as they arise in collaboration with the CHRO and Director of HR. Responsibilities:
• Processing and handling all employee medical leave benefits, FMLA, workers compensation, salary continuation, STD, LTD, reasonable accommodations, etc. Utilizing AbsenceSoft for employee leave as well as other tracking methods.
• Primary person conducting staff orientations and working closely with the Recruiting staff on attorney orientations, preparing orientation materials and updating orientation and onboarding programs.
• Preparing monthly variances for the DC HR Department and assisting with the budget process.
• Administering bi-weekly process for the firm's organizational charts.
• Assisting the CHRO and the Director of HR with a variety of responsibilities including processing check requests and expenses through Chrome River, creating spreadsheets, Smartsheets, Word documents, PowerPoint slides, etc.
• Assisting with planning events and other programs hosted by the HR Department with guidance from the CHRO and the Director of HR.
• Handling day-to-day staff inquiries regarding HR matters that arise.
• Generating and sorting information within databases and Excel spreadsheets/Smartsheets.
• Overseeing the maintenance of all electronic personnel and leave of absence files.
• Overseeing the Departure Audit Process as well sending communications regarding the offboarding process for staff. Position Requirements: Four-year college degree or equivalent experience. Minimum of three years of supervisory experience. Minimum of two years of experience handling and processing all employee medical leave benefits, FMLA, workers compensation, STD, LTD, etc. and processing human resources data in a law firm, corporate or professional services environment. Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Smartsheet, and/or related software. Proficiency in working with HR databases and Smartsheet. Knowledge of AbsenceSoft or other leave tracking software is a plus. Ability to take various forms of data and organize and analyze the data. High degree of trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information. Proven reliability, dependability, and motivation. Excellent organizational and communications skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while exhibiting a strong attention to detail including exhibiting good judgement. Exceptional internal/external client service. Salary is commensurate with experience, generous employee benefits offered.