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Senior Absence Management Specialist

GitLab

Full-time
North America, Latin America
$73k-$156k per year
communication
procurement
medical
compliance
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An overview of this role

As a Sr. Absence Management Specialist your role is crucial in managing and coordinating employee time away programs within GitLab.  You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant US and Non-US employment laws, company policies, and industry regulations to support our team members during their time away.  You will play a critical role in supporting employees through their leave journey while maintaining compliance and efficient leave processes.  Your dedication to accuracy, empathy, and effective communication will contribute to a positive employee experience.

What you’ll do 

  • Hands-on responsibility for the day-to-day administration of all employee leave of absence programs.

  • Ensures compliance with all leave of absence and employment laws across all countries in which we have entities by accurately completing all time away requests in a timely manner.

  • Suggests both company and statutory policy and practice revisions as needed.

  • Ensures the proper tracking of LOAs and identifies the process dependencies and suggests remediation of those dependencies.

  • Acts as the team member’s first point of contact to facilitate a smooth departure as well as a smooth transition back to work.

  • Answers tier-1 leave-related questions and concerns from Team Members.

  • The first point of contact for Managers, People Business Partners, and other key stakeholders related to their team members’ time away requests.

  • Administers ADA-related tasks related to all team members’ requested accommodations (medical, religious, work-related).

  • Maintains LOA trend data and status reports as needed.

What you’ll bring 

  • Strong verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Must exercise confidentiality and discretion in dealing with sensitive, complex, and time-sensitive time-away requests.

  • Independent worker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Proven track record of adhering to and meeting strict deadlines.

  • Experienced in learning and thriving in a constantly changing global environment and able to cultivate relationships across Global teams.

  • Ability to learn and use GitLab tools.

  • Aligns with GitLabs values.

  • Experience using Google Sheets.

About the team

The Absence Management team supports all types of time away requests not just related to a Leave of Absence - PTO, public holidays, sick time, parental leave, etc.  As a member of the team, you will work closely with the team’s Manager and other key stakeholders throughout the organization playing a pivotal role in ensuring consistent application of leave policies, compliance with legal requirements, and providing thoughtful guidance and support to employees and their managers on a global scale. By collaborating and working together, the Absence Management Team ensures effective management of the entire life-cycle of a team members absence.  Our expertise contributes to a positive and supportive work environment, where team members feel valued and supported during periods of absence.

How GitLab will support you

  • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being

  • All remote, asynchronous work environment

  • Flexible Paid Time Off

  • Team Member Resource Groups

  • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Growth and development budget 

  • Parental leave 

  • Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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Full-time
North America, Latin America
$73k-$156k per year
Posted 10 months ago
communication
procurement
medical
compliance
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Senior Absence Management Specialist

GitLab
The job listing has expired. Unfortunately, the hiring company is no longer accepting new applications.

To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Marketing jobs

An overview of this role

As a Sr. Absence Management Specialist your role is crucial in managing and coordinating employee time away programs within GitLab.  You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant US and Non-US employment laws, company policies, and industry regulations to support our team members during their time away.  You will play a critical role in supporting employees through their leave journey while maintaining compliance and efficient leave processes.  Your dedication to accuracy, empathy, and effective communication will contribute to a positive employee experience.

What you’ll do 

  • Hands-on responsibility for the day-to-day administration of all employee leave of absence programs.

  • Ensures compliance with all leave of absence and employment laws across all countries in which we have entities by accurately completing all time away requests in a timely manner.

  • Suggests both company and statutory policy and practice revisions as needed.

  • Ensures the proper tracking of LOAs and identifies the process dependencies and suggests remediation of those dependencies.

  • Acts as the team member’s first point of contact to facilitate a smooth departure as well as a smooth transition back to work.

  • Answers tier-1 leave-related questions and concerns from Team Members.

  • The first point of contact for Managers, People Business Partners, and other key stakeholders related to their team members’ time away requests.

  • Administers ADA-related tasks related to all team members’ requested accommodations (medical, religious, work-related).

  • Maintains LOA trend data and status reports as needed.

What you’ll bring 

  • Strong verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Must exercise confidentiality and discretion in dealing with sensitive, complex, and time-sensitive time-away requests.

  • Independent worker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Proven track record of adhering to and meeting strict deadlines.

  • Experienced in learning and thriving in a constantly changing global environment and able to cultivate relationships across Global teams.

  • Ability to learn and use GitLab tools.

  • Aligns with GitLabs values.

  • Experience using Google Sheets.

About the team

The Absence Management team supports all types of time away requests not just related to a Leave of Absence - PTO, public holidays, sick time, parental leave, etc.  As a member of the team, you will work closely with the team’s Manager and other key stakeholders throughout the organization playing a pivotal role in ensuring consistent application of leave policies, compliance with legal requirements, and providing thoughtful guidance and support to employees and their managers on a global scale. By collaborating and working together, the Absence Management Team ensures effective management of the entire life-cycle of a team members absence.  Our expertise contributes to a positive and supportive work environment, where team members feel valued and supported during periods of absence.

How GitLab will support you

  • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being

  • All remote, asynchronous work environment

  • Flexible Paid Time Off

  • Team Member Resource Groups

  • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Growth and development budget 

  • Parental leave 

  • Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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