Global Leave & Absence Specialist

About Ramboll

Qualifications

• HR Operations experience gained in an international, multi-cultural organization.
• 5-7+ years of experience in Global HR Operations, with demonstrated depth in leave and absence management across multiple countries.
• Hands-on experience administering and/or configuring leave/absence processes in an HRIS tool ( Workday strongly preferred ; PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, or similar also considered).
• Working knowledge of how statutory leave entitlements and practices vary across jurisdictions; exposure to multiple countries/regions preferred.
• Service-minded, with a strong understanding of good customer service in a shared-services/global environment.
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Systematic and structured working style with strong attention to detail, given the compliance sensitivity of leave data.
• Strong self-starter, comfortable operating as an individual contributor and subject matter resource without formal line management responsibility.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills; fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Innovative and problem-solving approach, particularly for ambiguous or non-standard cases.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Preferred Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Law, or a related field; a professional HR, payroll, or benefits certification is an advantage.
• Regional Breadth: Experience supporting countries across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific is highly advantageous.
• Strong communicator, open, transparent, and takes initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Strong critical thinking, able to balance case-level detail with the bigger picture.
• Sound judgement and decision-making; takes ownership and accountability for the accuracy and compliance of leave and absence outcomes.
• Well-structured, organized way of working.
• Good negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Applies an EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusiveness) mindset.
• Strong intercultural communication skills, comfortable working closely with different nationalities, cultures, and client groups.
• Accurate, compliant, and timely administration of leave and absence processes across all countries serviced.
• Reduction in payroll errors and discrepancies related to leave and absence.
• Improved employee and manager experience during leave processes.
• Reliable absence reporting and actionable insights delivered to HR leadership.
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction across HR, payroll, benefits, and business teams.