What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Leave of Absence Administrator position at Wilson Sonsini?
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 18 offices : 13 in the U.S., three in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Wilson Sonsini, a leading technology and life sciences law firm, seeks an empathetic and detail-oriented Senior Leave of Absence Administrator to support our talented professionals. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our employees' lives during important personal milestones and challenging times.
This role can be in any of the firm's offices with a hybrid work schedule, and we will consider fully remote.
What You'll Do
In this role, you'll orchestrate comprehensive leave programs while providing compassionate support to both attorneys and staff.
Create Exceptional Employee Experiences
- Guide employees through their leave journey with empathy and expertise
- Provide strategic counsel on various leave types including FMLA, disability, parental leave, and more
- Ensure seamless return-to-work transitions through thoughtful coordination
Lead Program Excellence
Why You'll Thrive
This role is perfect for an HR professional who combines technical expertise with genuine care for others. You'll have the opportunity to :
Essential Qualities
What Sets You Apart
Join our team and help create a supportive, inclusive workplace where employees can confidently navigate life's important transitions. Your expertise will help ensure our firm maintains its reputation for excellence while taking care of our most valuable asset - our people.
The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows :
San Francisco and Silicon Valley : $102,000 - $138,000 per year
Austin, Boston, Boulder, District of Columbia, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Seattle, and Wilmington : $91,800 - $124,200 per year
Salt Lake City and all other locations : $81,600 - $110,400 per year
The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Salary : $81,600 - $110,400
