Manage employee injury, workers’ compensation, disability, FMLA, paid leave, unemployment, and related claims programs. Coordinate with employees, managers, payroll, insurers, and state agencies; track eligibility, notices, certifications, leave status, and return-to-work processes. Maintain confidential records and ensure compliance with federal and New York State requirements.
Human Resources Leave and Claims Specialist (Temporary, Hybrid)
Greystone Programs, Inc. – Hopewell Junction, NY
$27.00/hour | Temporary | Partial Remote
About Us
Greystone Programs is a nonprofit human services organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Dutchess, Ulster and Orange Counties.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced HR Generalist on a temporary basis to manage our employee leave and claims programs. You’ll work with employees, managers, carriers and state agencies to handle each case accurately and on time, with compassion.
Responsibilities
- Manage employee injury reports and workers’ compensation claims from first report through return to work
- Administer short-term disability (NY DBL) claims
- Handle FMLA, NY Paid Sick Leave and NY Paid Family Leave requests, including eligibility, notices, certifications and tracking
- Respond to unemployment insurance claims and represent the organization at hearings as needed
- Keep accurate, confidential records and make sure all claims meet federal and New York State requirements
- Coordinate with payroll, supervisors and insurance carriers on leave status and pay
Schedule & Benefits
- Temporary position: expected duration 12/1/26 - 2/28/27
- Monday - Friday. Hybrid: part of the workweek remote, the rest on-site in Hopewell Junction
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience administering employee leave programs in NY State
- Strong working knowledge of federal and NY State leave laws, including FMLA, ADA, NY PFL, NY DBL, NY Paid Sick Leave, Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Insurance
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication
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