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Senior Absence Management Partner
Human Resources Recruitment
Company shared salary
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Market rate
5,000 GBP–6,667 GBP/mo (60,000 GBP–80,004 GBP/yr)
Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).
About the Company
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100 trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. As a Senior Absence Management Partner, you'll manage and coordinate GitLab's global time away programs and support team members throughout their leave journeys. You'll help ensure our programs and processes comply with employment laws, company policies, and relevant regulations while providing accurate, empathetic, and timely guidance during important moments in team members' lives. Your work will strengthen the team member experience through clear communication, sound judgment, and efficient leave processes.
Requirements
- ● Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts, provide context, and guide stakeholders toward sound decisions.
- ● Experience administering global leave and accommodation programs and resolving nuanced cases with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners.
- ● Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate information from multiple sources, assess trade-offs, and make recommendations that support team results.
- ● Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage a high volume of sensitive and time-critical work with consistent follow-through.
- ● Experience meeting strict deadlines, balancing urgent and important work, and driving issues to completion with persistence and accountability.
- ● Experience working in a changing global environment and building productive relationships across distributed teams and stakeholder groups.
- ● Workday experience, including supporting or informing leave type configuration and HRIS design decisions with People Tech, plus strong proficiency with Google Workspace.
- ● Experience using GitLab tools to maintain documentation and using AI tools responsibly to improve workflows, documentation, and reporting without compromising quality, confidentiality, or compliance.
- ● Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- ● Flexible Paid Time Off
- ● Team Member Resource Groups
- ● Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- ● Growth and Development Fund
- ● Parental leave
- ● Home office support
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