Leave Specialist
SparrowSalary not specified
Full Time
Entry Level & New Grad
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Human ResourcesIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
- 7+ years of experience in HR, with a focus on leave policy management in a multinational environment
- Strong knowledge of global labor laws and statutory leave requirements across key regions (e.g., North America, EMEA, APAC, LATAM)
- Hands-on experience implementing or managing AI-powered HR tools, HRIS systems, and workflow automation platforms
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams in a matrixed, multicultural environment
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Experience in process improvement and change management
- Superior written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence at all levels and manage complex stakeholder relationships
- Experience leading global projects related to HR operations, technology enablement, or process transformation
- Strong understanding of employment law, data privacy, and risk mitigation in a global context
Responsibilities
- Own and evolve global leave and time off policies, including statutory and non-statutory programs (e.g., parental leave, sick leave, annual leave, other statutory time off)
- Ensure policies are inclusive, equitable, and aligned with local laws, cultural norms, and company values
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, and regional HR teams to ensure policies reflect current legislation and business needs
- Lead the implementation and harmonization of leave programs across regions, balancing global consistency with local flexibility
- Manage vendor relationships and technology platforms supporting leave administration
- Oversee escalations and complex leave cases, ensuring a consistent and empathetic approach globally
- Monitor global labor law developments and proactively update policies to maintain compliance
- Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify gaps and ensure adherence to internal standards and external regulations
- Maintain documentation for internal governance and external audits
- Serve as the global subject matter expert for leave and time off policies
- Provide guidance and training to HR Business Partners, People Managers, and employees
- Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, Employee Relations, and regional HR teams to ensure seamless execution
- Analyze global leave utilization, trends, and employee feedback to inform policy improvements
- Develop and deliver dashboards and reports to senior leadership on program performance and impact
- Use data to drive decisions around policy evolution, employee experience, and cost management
Skills
Leave Administration
Global Policy Governance
International Labor Laws
HR Compliance
Policy Design
Stakeholder Engagement
Vendor Management
Risk Assessment
Program Management
Employee Relations
Payroll Collaboration
Audit Management
Training Delivery
Regulatory Monitoring
BlackRock
About BlackRock
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
Benefits
Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan
Risks
FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.
Differentiation
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.
Upsides
IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.
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