International Leave of Absence Analyst

We are seeking a Leave of Absence (LOA) Analyst to be a part of our Total Rewards team. This role is reporting to the EMEA/APAC Benefits Manager and will work closely with Payroll, People Partners, HR Operations, and the Total Rewards team. Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business or equivalent work experience 1+ year of experience in the generalist benefits (Leave Management) or HR operations in an international or global organization Experience in working with Benefits/HR processes and searching for ways to increase efficiency and improve employee experience A subject matter and strong experience on leave and absence laws and regulations, particularly in EMEA (Poland is required and other markets knowledge will be an asset: UK, Germany, France, Netherlands or Australia) Strong analytical experience Detail orientation while not losing track of big picture, data cleanliness/integrity (be a data ninja!) Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees Understanding of HR and Benefits Administration policies and willingness to learn Demonstrated ability to work independently, exceptional organizational and time management skills Willingness and ability to prioritize work and work in a fast-paced environment Willingness and ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate across departments Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and GMail Good knowledge of English and Polish (spoken and in writing) Experience with Workday or HR Systems will be an added value Ability to build strong partnerships and confidence to effectively communicate complex topics with ease and empathy Self-starter, with strong ability to work with minimal direction, build and execute effective project plans Strong work ethic and team-first attitude Strong emotional intelligence, resilience, communication skills, and the ability to influence people Absence management: Liaise with employees, HRBPs, and brokers to gather and coordinate necessary documentations for new claims, ongoing claims management and return-to-work processes Policy & Compliance: Provide support to employees on leave & absence rights and a willingness to learn and own international regulation laws for all international locations Handles sensitive employee information with confidentiality and professionalism Able to develop leave and time off proposals and policies for manager sign off Maintain/create/audit our international policies including the employee handbooks and audit against our current programs annually​ Partner seamlessly with Payroll/ Finance Liaison for monthly payroll close Consult with People Operations on statutory leave process and system design Provide operational support for EMEA/APAC benefits programs including Pensions, Medical/Dental programs, Leave Programs and other local perks and benefits Support end-to end benefits and absence/time off implementations, integrations and operations Proactively engages with Payroll, Enterprise Systems (ES) and third-party service providers to troubleshoot issues; ensure data and process integrity Researches and resolves benefits and absence/time off issues and flaws with internal and external business partners Generates benefits data and audit reports, queries, and analyses on leave of absences Complete other tasks as required