Time & Absence Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the strategy, roadmap, and execution of global time and absence initiatives.

• Establish program objectives and success metrics that focus on accuracy, compliance, and a positive employee experience.

• Act as the subject matter expert in areas such as time tracking, leave of absence, and absence management practices.

• Consistently assess and enhance programs to boost efficiency and improve employee satisfaction.

• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, and Legal teams to design and administer leave policies.

• Engage with regional stakeholders to align global standards with local needs.

• Work closely with the Product Manager and IT to refine time and absence modules within Workday.

• Partner with Payroll to guarantee accurate data flow among time/absence, payroll, and HR systems.

• Ensure compliance of programs with global, regional, and local labor laws and leave regulations, including FMLA, FLSA, statutory leave entitlements, and working time directives.

• Monitor changes in regulations and adjust policies, processes, and configurations as necessary.

• Convert regulatory requirements into system and program design specifications.

• Create training and enablement materials, documentation, and communications for program implementations and enhancements.

• Lead change management efforts for new system implementations and policy revisions.

• Provide guidance and support to HR teams, managers, and employees.

• Collect feedback to drive continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience in program/project management, including 5+ years specifically in time and absence management.

• Demonstrated expertise in leveraging AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.

• Strong proficiency in Workday Time & Absence modules.

• Comprehensive understanding of global time management and leave laws, as well as compliance requirements.

• Experience in managing cross-functional stakeholders and complex programs.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage time and absence programs across various global regions.

• Capacity to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation and equity awards.

• Extensive physical and mental wellness programs.

• Competitive vacation and holiday offerings for rest and rejuvenation.

• Paid parental and adoption leaves.

• Opportunities for professional development available to all employees, regardless of their level or role.

• Employee Networks, neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to foster connections.

• Lively office culture complemented by world-class amenities.

• Bonuses.

• Equity grants.

• Health insurance.

• 401k plan.

• Paid time off.