Leave & Benefits Administrator

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States Europe MENA and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration regulatory and policy intellectual property and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity equity and inclusion.

Job Summary

The Leave & Benefits Administrator will be responsible for the administration and tracking of firm-wide leave policies ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting a variety of benefit administration functions. The Leave & Benefits Administrator will also play a key role in supporting our attorneys and staff maintaining the integrity of our benefit programs and upholding the firms commitment to best practices in the legal industry.

Job Responsibilities

Administer and track all employee leave programs including FMLA ADA short/long-term disability parental leave Workers Compensation and other statutory or firm-sponsored leaves ensuring compliance with firm policy and all federal state and local leave regulations.
Provide expert guidance and support to employees and managers regarding leaves of absence leave entitlements policies available benefit resources and procedures. Monitor leave balances and communicate updates to employees managers and practice group leaders.
Serve as the primary liaison for external stakeholders such as the firms disability insurance carrier other benefit vendors and third-party COBRA administrator on all matters related to leave of absence.
Ensure all leave programs and processes are in full compliance with federal state and local regulations. Stay abreast of changing legislation and update policies and procedures accordingly.
Ensure that the firms leave tracking system HRIS payroll and timekeeping systems accurately reflect leave status and maintain consistent records.
Performs transactional duties related to administering the firms disability benefits and leave programs.
Support the firms CroWellBeing Committee by planning promoting and implementing well-being benefits and wellness initiatives. Assist in the execution of firm-wide well-being events.
Support the Benefits Department with audits reporting surveys drafting benefit materials and special projects as assigned. Deliver benefit orientation sessions as needed.
Support retirement plan administration by completing 401(k) plan transactions record keeping answering employee inquiries and creating employee communications.

Qualifications :

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to handle benefits and compensation information in a confidential and professional manner according to the law and firm privacy practices.
Strong understanding of employee benefits leave policies and related laws (e.g. FMLA ADA ERISA HIPAA).
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources apply critical and creative thinking to draw conclusions or develop solutions to complex problems.
Meticulous approach to managing data records ensuring accuracy in payroll and leave accruals.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing with attorneys staff vendors and public.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Excel.
Demonstrated experience with tracking leave of absences within time and attendance and Human Capital Management systems.

Education

High school diploma required.

Experience

This position requires a minimum of five years of directly-related experience during which knowledge skills and abilities relevant to this position were attained.
Law firm environment preferred.

Additional Information :

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare vision dental retirement and all-purpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare wellness programs cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive friendly culture that rewards hard work and success at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance with applicable laws. The salary range for this position is $78400 $113820. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. The salary for this position may vary based on location market data an applicants skills and prior experience certain degrees and certifications and other factors.

EOE m/f/d/v
Crowell & Moring LLP participates in the E-Verify program.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time