Who We Are:

Take-Two develops, publishes and markets some of the world's biggest games. We publish products through our labels Rockstar Games, 2K, Ghost Story, PlayDots, Social Point as well as Private Division label and Nordeus. Our Rockstar label creates Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, two of the most critically acclaimed gaming franchises in history. Our 2K label creates games like NBA 2K, WWE 2K, Bioshock, Borderlands, Evolve, XCOM and the beloved Sid Meier's Civilization. Our Private Division label publishes Kerbal Space Program, Ancestors and The Outer Worlds.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

The Challenge:

The Leave Manager, US is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful, forward-thinking, videogame company with close to 7,500 employees worldwide. As part of a growing, dynamic team, this role is responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s time off and leave programs in the US, supporting HR partners and approximately 3,000 employees.

What You’ll Take On:

Ensure leave requests and approvals are processed accurately and timely
Record and track each leave in Workday
Calculate the paid leave benefit for Payroll to process
As subject matter expert, respond to all employee and HR Partner questions
Act as liaison between HR Partners and Payroll
Coordinate with Legal on development and maintenance of all policies and procedures

Manage Time Off and Leave Policies and Programs:

Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Parental Leave
Compassionate Leave
Jury Duty
Military Leave (Paid and Unpaid)
Personal Leaves
State Leave Benefits
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Workers’ Compensation
Reasonable Accommodations Under the ADA
Flexible Work Schedules
Intermittent Leaves
Return-to-Work Arrangements
Administrative Leaves
Vacation
Sick

Policies and Procedures:

Work with Legal and other teams to create, interpret, and update policies and procedures
Become subject matter expert of all applicable processes, procedures, and regulations related to time off and leaves

Compliance:

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
With guidance from Legal, stay abreast of legislative changes, update policies and procedures and communicate changes to internal and external stakeholders
Work with Legal to respond to government agency inquiries and mandatory surveys, including OSHA reporting

Training:

Create time off and leave training materials for HR Partners, people managers, and employees
Train and do refresher training for HR partners and people managers on time off and leave policies and procedures, including Workday & Cigna processes and functionality

Centralized Processer:

Process all leave requests that come through Workday within two business days
Verify FMLA and other leave type eligibility
Keep complete records of all leave requests and maintain accurate tracking in Workday
Complete STD, NY PFL, CA PFL, CA SDI, Workers’ Comp and all other leave-related forms
Coordinate return-to-work, and, in partnership with Legal, assist with accommodation requests per ADAAA
Ensure employees on Workers’ Compensation are appropriately included in the leave process
Follow up with all stakeholders throughout the life of the leave for each employee
Bill employees on unpaid leaves for cost of benefits
Assist with employees’ return-to-work needs

Pay Calculation:

Determine extent to which each employee on leave wants to use vacation to top-up pay
Calculate pay for employees on leave and provide to Payroll
Verify statutory benefits paid to ensure employees are paid accurately and timely
Verify pay results in Workday

Centralized Support for Company Stakeholders:

Serve as resource for Payroll team
Support HR and managers in administration of leaves and answering employee questions
Assist internal and external legal counsel on navigating complexities and ensuring compliance with applicable law
Create and distribute forms, letters, and other communication materials
Define time off and leave requirements for HR Technology, oversee testing, implementation, and integration files
Lead program development and ongoing strategic projects with support from Benefits, Payroll, HR Technology, Legal, local HR, and managers
Manage disability, leave, and Workers’ Comp vendors

Reporting:

Develop metrics
Report and analyze stats regarding leaves, including impact of wellbeing program

What You Bring:

Minimum of 6 years of time off and leave management experience at employers with offices in New York, California, Massachusetts, and Washington.
Proven experience with all items listed in Job Responsibilities section.
Knowledge of various different leave management models.
Experience working with major insurance companies and leave management vendors.
Understanding of all applicable statutory regulations, filings, and compliance obligations related to time off and leaves.
Exceptional high-touch customer service and follow-up skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and vendor management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be detail-oriented and take ownership of job responsibilities.
High proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS.
Understanding of benefit plan configuration in HRIS and ability to provide build requirements. Workday experience is a plus.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment with stakeholders in different time zones, with sensitivity to cultural differences
Strong track record of identifying and implementing process improvement.
Capable of effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Project management experience is a plus.

What We Offer You:

Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, to be inquisitive and collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and the ability to earn up to $500+ per year for taking care of yourself and more!

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.