Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources or designee, the Leave Management Analyst is responsible for reviewing, administering, tracking, and advising on leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations.

• Manages requests and confirms eligibility for medical and other leaves of absence, including but not limited to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Small Necessities Leave Act (SNLA), military leave, paid parental leave, administrative leave, and personal leave;
• Processes eforms for personnel changes related to leaves of absence in PeopleSoft;
• Collaborates with the City of Boston’s Office of Human Resources and the Department’s Occupational Health Services Unit, Office of Labor Relations, and Office of the Legal Advisor on medical matters;
• Responds to employee inquiries regarding leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations;
• Assists in implementing and communicating all policies and procedures and training programs following applicable city, state, and federal laws, collective bargaining agreements, and/or Departmental Rules and Regulations;
• Assists with all current projects related to leaves of absence or similar matters as assigned by the Director; and
• Performs related work as required.

• Applicants must have a minimum of four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, paid professional experience in Human Resources in which two (2) years was managing leaves of absence, including FMLA and other federal and state leaves.
• Experience with City of Boston leave policies and programs preferred.
• Applicants with office management experience where the major duties involved managing and overseeing projects, organizing large amounts of information, and exemplifying a high level of attentiveness to detail is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• It is strongly preferred that applicants have extensive experience with computers (Word, Access and Excel), a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field; familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Preference for experience with PeopleSoft or equivalent HRIS system.

A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK IS REQUIRED.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED.
BOSTON RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED.

Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM1-5
Hours Per Week: 35