MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Leave Program Manager (Administrative Program Manager I) (5472)
Career Service (Grade 19)
MTA Promotional Recruitment
(This position is limited to current MTA employees only)
Position Specific Recruitment
Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.
This is a position-specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this MTA position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitments conducted for this classification. If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application).
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced professional to serve as Leave Program Manager in the Office of Human Resources. The incumbent is responsible for managing a leave and absence management team in support of the day-to-day monitoring and enforcement of MTA’s leave programs for union and non-union employees with a focus on programmatic adherence, legal sufficiency, employee and manager compliance, and continuous improvement. This individual is a subject matter expert on leave administration and absence management policies, and programs. Leads a team that serves as the primary point of contact for employees, management, and health vendors in connection with the execution and administration of leave and absence policies and programs.
The Leave Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day administration of leave programs for over 3500 employees which includes administration of Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, FMLA, Health and Accident Leave Sick Leave, and Leave of Absence while ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws. The employee and his/her teamwork cross-functionally with HR Benefits, Payroll, Worker’s Compensation & DOT Compliance, Employee & Employer Relations, and the Return-to-Work Coordinator to ensure efficient compliance with all leave programs; the application of the appropriate leave benefits, as well as provide timely responses to employees’ changing circumstances. The Manager produces and oversees reporting metrics and analytics for all leave cases and performs data reconciliation and audits to ensure accurate leave processing. Additionally, this position is responsible for the preparation and dissemination of internal reports, making recommendations and determining best practices for monitoring employee attendance and leave usage.
The current position is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, , Business Administration or related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of experience in HR program management, claim administration or leave administration, two (2) years must involve supervisory or management experience in Human Resources.
The ideal candidate will possess:
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer work, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
Not Applicable.
TO APPLY:
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT.
Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.
Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
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The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA Does Not Discriminate Based On: Age, Ancestry, Color, Creed Gender Identity or Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Mental or Physical Disability, National Origin, Race, Religious Affiliation, Belief or Opinion, Sex or Sexual Orientation or any other protected status.
Issue Date: 4/1/24.
Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:
https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152
Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!