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Susquehanna International Group · 3 weeks ago

Benefits + Leaves Specialist

Susquehanna International Group is a data-driven organization that values good decision-making, teamwork, and expertise. The Benefits + Leaves Specialist will manage and administer leave and accommodation requests while collaborating with HR partners and legal teams to support employees through the leave process.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with employees, their managers, HR and legal regarding any absences, leave status and return to work plans
Intake, process and track all leave and accommodation requests, partnering with related teams such as legal and HR as needed
Maintain confidentiality and deliver clear, empathetic communication throughout the leave process
Develop and distribute communications throughout the leave and accommodation request process, abiding by required deadlines
Manage vendor relationships, liaising between vendors, employees and other internal teams to investigate issues, follow up on active claims and any issues related to them, and coordinate resolution
Partner with our payroll team to validate compensation owed to employees related to leave type and time employed by the firm
Maintain up to date knowledge of current and pending legislation at the local, state and federal level that could impact employee leaves and other related benefits at all Susquehanna locations within the United States; conduct research and provide guidance to the firm to ensure compliance with related legislation
Report on and analyze data related to leave and accommodation requests; leverage data to make forward thinking recommendations for the management, administration and design of these programs
Support the development of employee-facing communications and wellness initiatives

Qualification

Leave managementFMLA knowledgeAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeCompliance knowledgeInterpersonal skillsEmpathyCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Work, or a related field (strongly preferred)
Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a role managing and administering leave, time off and accommodation programs including experience making eligibility determinations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of empathy and professionalism
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state guidelines related to FMLA, FLSA, COBRA, ADA, HIPAA, Parental Leave, STD/LTD, Time Off, Worker's Compensation and related legislation
Strong analytical skills to facilitate data collection and reporting utilizing data from HRIS and Leave Managements systems, along with vendor data, to provide program status and forward-thinking guidance to firm management
Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred

Previous experience managing employee accommodation requests from initial request to final determination is strongly preferred

Company

Susquehanna International Group

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Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm committing its own capital to trade financial products around the world.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Mayuri Lakhani
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Robin Campbell
Head of Technology Recruiting - Experienced and Campus Hires
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