[Hiring] Senior Global Leave of Absence & Wellness Specialist @1Password

Role Description

As a Leave of Absence & Wellness Specialist on the Total Rewards team, you will play a critical role in supporting employees through significant moments in their lives, such as navigating medical leave or welcoming a new family member. This is a global, individual contributor role with broad scope and meaningful program ownership.

• Administer leave programs across all regions where 1Password operates.
• Drive employee wellness initiatives reflecting our commitment to the whole person.
• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Legal, Payroll, and People Ops teams.
• Join a team with a strong foundation, with the autonomy to improve, scale, and evolve existing programs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Leave of Absence administration, workplace accommodations, and global wellness programs.
• Experience navigating US and Canada leave regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience administering workplace accommodations under Canadian and US frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive employee situations with empathy and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of cases simultaneously.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure where processes are maturing.
• Clear and compassionate communicator, able to translate complex policy into plain language.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with HR Business Partners, Legal, Payroll, and Benefits.
• Experience designing and administering global wellness programs.

Requirements

• Familiarity with UK leave entitlements.
• Experience supporting the transition of LOA administration from a third-party vendor to an in-house model.
• Experience working with insurer case management processes.
• Experience supporting a global, remote-first workforce across the US, Canada, and EMEA.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and leave management systems (e.g., UKG, Sparrow).
• A background that spans both LOA administration and broader benefits or people operations.
• Bilingual in French and English, with the ability to support French-speaking employees.

Benefits

• USA-based roles: Annual base salary between $94,000 USD and $132,000 USD.
• Canada-based roles: Annual base salary between $88,000 CAD and $123,000 CAD.
• Immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k/RRSP, etc.).
• Generous paid time off and equity grant.