Global Senior Leave of Absence & Time Off Business Partner

Overview

About Wolt. At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world. In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now we’re building the delivery of (almost) everything and you’ll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world. In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe.

Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely exciting. Here you’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies. You’ll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way. So, if you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life. Working at Wolt means you’ll face challenges, but you’ll also grow faster than in many other companies. If you’re proactive, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven, you’ll thrive here.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Policy Strategy & Governance
  • Design and maintain a global leave and time-off framework, balancing local compliance and global consistency.
  • Develop and evolve policies covering family leave, medical leave, sabbatical, and other leave policies — localizing where required by region or jurisdiction.
  • Continuously evaluate, refine, and scale policies and processes to ensure operational excellence, equity, and employee experience.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments; proactively update policies and practices to ensure compliance.
  • Define governance models, ownership, escalation paths, and documentation standards.
  • Identify, assess, and challenge the status quo to address policy and process gaps tied to organizational risk.
• Operational Leadership
  • Lead change initiatives and the implementation, integration, and ongoing optimization of leave, time-off, and accommodation policies and processes, in partnership with People Tech, Payroll, and HR systems.
  • Drive automation, efficiency, and scalability through process improvements and system enhancements.
  • Create and maintain clear documentation, including SOPs, manager toolkits, employee-facing resources, and training materials.
  • Develop, track, and analyze key metrics (e.g., utilization, compliance, return-to-work outcomes, employee satisfaction).
  • Serve as a senior escalation point for complex, sensitive, or high-risk leave and accommodation cases.
• Stakeholder Partnerships
  • Partner closely with regional People teams, Payroll, Legal, and HR Ops to ensure aligned execution.
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure leave programs align with broader rewards, benefits, and wellbeing strategies.
  • If needed, engage and manage external consultants or vendors supporting leave or accommodation programs.
  • Lead communications for policy changes or launches, ensuring clarity, tone, and consistency.
• Advisory & Mentorship
  • Act as the global subject-matter expert on leave, time-off, and accommodation programs.
  • Mentor and advise regional partners and People Ops leaders to elevate global leave management maturity.

Experience & Skills

About You (What We’re Looking For)

• 8+ years of progressive experience in HR, total rewards, leave and time off policies and Programs, or related roles — Preferably at a global scale in a multinational environment.
• Deep knowledge of global leave laws, disability, and time-off regulations across multiple geographies in EMEA.
• Proven experience in program management and track record of designing, launching, and scaling leaves programs in complex environments.
• Familiarity working with Workday, Time Tracking systems and ability to partner with tech teams to drive enhancements.
• Strong analytical skills, comfortable with data, metrics, and deriving insights to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication skills — able to translate technical policy into clear language for employees and leaders.
• Collaborative, resourceful, and principled. A drive for consistency, equity, and quality in people programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently at a senior level and influence without authority.
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters.

Mindset & Competencies

• Strategic plus operational: you can design frameworks and roll them out.
• Adaptable to fast-changing environments; comfortable with ambiguity.
• Influencing and stakeholder management: able to build alignment across functions and geographies.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation habits.

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• A global leave framework that is coherent, compliant, future ready and consistent across regions.
• Ownership and governance clearly defined, reducing risk and ambiguity.
• Improved employee and manager experience, with accessible materials and transparent processes.
• Data-driven insights that guide improvements, policy updates, and future strategy.
• Scalable processes that withstand growth — adding countries or policies without needing full reinvention.

Why Join Us

• Be the architect of DoorDash brands global leave strategy at a pivotal moment in our growth.
• Shape and scale a function across 35+ countries.
• A vibrant work environment where your work will have a visible impact.
• Competitive compensation and benefits — aligned with Wolt’s philosophy of investing in people.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.