We're looking for a Senior Manager Benefits -Global Leaves to join our Global Benefits team, reporting to the Director of Global Benefits Programs. In this role, you'll lead and evolve Nasdaq's global time off and leave programs - shaping the employee experience for our people as they navigate meaningful life events.
You'll fit right in if you're a collaborative, people-centered professional who thrives in a fast-paced global environment, enjoys working across functions and time zones, and brings both a strategic approach and problem-solving to everything you do.
What You'll Do
- Lead the day-to-day management of Nasdaq's global time off and leave programs, covering administration, communications, case support, and program operations.
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of professionals, fostering a supportive environment where team members can thrive.
- Lead change and project management for policy updates, assessing downstream impacts and ensuring seamless implementation across benefits and leave programs.
- Partner with Regional Benefits Leads and People Partners to simplify leave administration, maintain compliance, and deliver practical guidance to employees, managers, and the business.
- Leverage employee feedback and internal and external data to identify trends, best practices, and opportunities to strengthen the global leave experience.
What You'll Bring
- 3–5 years of experience managing and administering employee time off and leave programs globally, including interpreting and applying relevant regulations, employment laws, and compliance requirements. Experience with EMEA leave programs is particularly valuable given the complexity of regional requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Management, or a related field - or equivalent proven experience.
- Familiarity with Workday or other global HR tracking and automation systems, and Microsoft products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
- Experience with leading, coaching, and developing teams
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex or sensitive information clearly.
- Sound judgment and practical problem-solving skills for handling sensitive leave-related matters.
Nice to Have
- Experience managing time off and leave programs in APAC and the Americas, in addition to EMEA.
- Prior experience with managing projects
- Experience building leave management infrastructure, including tracking and compliance processes.
What We Offer
This position will be located in Vilnius, Lithuania and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment with at least 3 days a week in-office (subject to change), providing flexibility. We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package that supports you and your family - inside and outside work.
The base pay range for this role is 3400 – 3800 EUR Gross monthly. Actual pay depends on your skills, experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, we offer bonus and equity, as well as the following benefits:
- Employee StockPurchase Plan offeringdiscountedcompany shares.
- Pensionplan with Nasdaqcontribution.
- 20 vacation days and extra vacation time based on tenure.
- 6 additional days off per year(flex days)
- Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year.
- Free gym, yoga& pilates classesand discounted in-office massages.
- 24/7 mental health support for you and your family.
- Unlimited accessto e-learning platforms.
Learn more on our Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.
Does this sound like you?
Please submit your resume in English as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.
Individuals applying for or occupying this position must have no previous unspent convictions for criminal offences under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, with the exception of offences solely related to minor road traffic violations.
Come as You Are
Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.
