Senior Absence Management Specialist
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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
All remote, asynchronous work environment
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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About the job
Senior Absence Management Specialist
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
All remote, asynchronous work environment
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.
Remote-Global