Senior Absence Management Partner

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, enabling organizations to increase developer productivity and accelerate digital transformation. As a Senior Absence Management Partner, you will manage global time away programs and support team members throughout their leave journeys, ensuring compliance and providing empathetic guidance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of leave of absence programs, including documentation, case processing in Workday, and wage reporting.
• Monitor global regulatory changes and translate them into updated policies, processes, and handbook documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for team members regarding departures, leaves, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
• Resolve complex time away inquiries in collaboration with managers, People Business Partners, Legal, and Payroll teams.
• Analyze leave data to identify operational risks and recommend program improvements, including the responsible use of AI tools.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Proven experience administering global leave and accommodation programs with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Critical thinking skills to evaluate information from multiple sources and make sound, data-driven recommendations.
• Proficiency in Workday and Google Workspace, with experience supporting HRIS configuration.
• Ability to manage high volumes of sensitive, time-critical work while meeting strict deadlines.

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and parental leave policies.
• Equity compensation and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Support for home office equipment and professional growth development.