Lead Program Manager - Global Leaves

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The People Team drives our values of being kind, smart and creative across Snap's global workforce. We work together to empower our teams to hire thoughtful and passionate innovators, help people do their best work, grow their careers and build healthy and productive workspaces in a safe, and cohesive community. Together, we are Talent, Total Rewards, IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness), HR Tech, People Analytics, People Operations, People Services, Council, Learning & Development, Employer Brand and Employee Relations.

We’re looking for a Global LOA Program Manager to join the People Team at Snap Inc!

The Global LOA Program Manager will be responsible for full cycle Leave of Absence management  including administration and ongoing development of the Snap LOA program (both U.S. and International), Time Off & Holiday Policies, Life Insurance/AD&D, Worker's Compensation support, supporting leave escalations, and managing our Leaves Specialists.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee LOA Program Management: This may include tasks such as managing the overall Leave of Absence program, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program from initial leave requests to return to work planning

• Manage U.S. LOA 3rd party vendor, ensuring optimal service delivery and operational efficiency

• Manage the Global LOA program, in consultation with the International Benefits Senior Manager, including leave policy research and creation, development of standard operating process guides, policy adherence and compliance reviews, and process automation where possible

• Proactively work with the People Tech (HRIS) team to identify configuration requirements and enhancements for accurate recording of all absences in Workday, and testing of all system amendments

• Partner with the HRBPs, Legal, Payroll, and external providers as applicable on all aspects of LOA & Time Off processing

• Manage CA Voluntary Disability Insurance (CA VDI) program, including coordination with Finance and Treasury as needed (i.e., VDI audits, reporting)

• Manage the company's policies around time off and holidays, ensuring that they are compliant with relevant laws and regulations, and communicating them clearly to employees

• Manage the company's US life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) 3rd party vendor, including policies, enrollment of employees into coverage, managing claims, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations

• Manage the US Worker’s Compensation vendor and provide support to employees who have been injured on the job and are filing workers' compensation claims, including coordinating with Risk/Safety teams, Global Security, Employee Relations, etc. as needed

• Work with Legal, Employee Relations, etc. as needed for LOA related escalations that require intervention

• Manage Leaves Specialists and provide support as needed for LOA related administration, communications, pay calculations, audits, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge, skills, & abilities:Experience researching and formulating policy development, ensuring that they align to local/regional regulatory requirements

• Experience with 3rd party vendor platform solutions that incorporate LOA capabilities, policy information, etc. is desirable

• Proven ability to work independently and handle ambiguous situations with confidence

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, particularly in undefined or adapting circumstances

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

• 6+ years of experience in overseeing international LOA, including for regions such as EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.

• Workday proficiency, including ability to understand third party integrations, reporting capabilities, audits, etc. Previous experience with the Absence Management module in Workday is essential

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

Zone B:

Zone C:

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.