Leaves Specialist at Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG)

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources, Communication, Empathy, Analytical Skills, FMLA, FLSA, COBRA, ADA, HIPAA, STD, LTD, Worker's Compensation, Data Analysis, Leave Management, Vendor Management, Wellness Strategy

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Overview At Susquehanna International Group, you’ll see innovation and collaboration in play every day. We are a data-driven organization that values good decision-making, teamwork and expertise. We foster a culture of collaboration, and we are constantly learning and challenging ourselves to grow. Our Global Benefits team has an opportunity for a Benefits + Leaves Specialist in our Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia area) headquarters. The Benefits + Leaves Specialist will be responsible for supporting our employees and managing and administering our leave and accommodation requests including FMLA, Parental Leave, STD/LTD, Worker’s Compensation and related programs. Additionally, this role will play a key part in designing and maintaining the overall Wellness strategy for Susquehanna. You will work closely with our HR partners, legal team and benefits vendors to provide support to our employees and guide our managers through leaves and accommodations requests. You will explain eligibility and leave options, while delivering an exceptional experience across your interactions with employees, managers and HR business partners. Our collective team is committed to guiding employees though the leaves process from the initial request through to the final determination and this role plays is an integral part of that process by being the liaison between employees and the business and managing each case through its full lifecycle. In this job you will: 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 What we're looking for 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. Previous experience managing employee accommodation requests from initial request to final determination is strongly preferred 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 About Susquehanna Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together. If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to recruiting@sig.com. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee. #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

The Benefits + Leaves Specialist will manage and administer leave and accommodation requests, including FMLA and Parental Leave, while collaborating with HR and legal teams. This role also involves developing communications and maintaining vendor relationships to ensure compliance and support for employees.