Case Study: ŌURA streamlines employee leave management with Sparrow

How ŌURA scaled employee leave management for its growing team

Oura, the tech company behind the Oura Ring, faced difficulties managing employee leaves for its remote-first workforce of over 600 employees. Their small HR team was burdened with the time-consuming, manual administration of researching varying state leave laws, coordinating with agencies, and tracking everything on chaotic spreadsheets. This process created significant frustration for both the HR team and employees, who were often confused by the complex filing requirements. Motivated to find a solution, they turned to the vendor Sparrow for its full-service employee leave management.

By implementing Sparrow, Oura's HR team offloaded the entire leave administration process. The vendor now handles all paperwork, stays current on legislation, and files claims on behalf of employees. The intuitive Sparrow dashboard provides clear visibility into all leave events, replacing their previous chaotic tracking method. This partnership lifted an immense burden from the HR team and provided employees with a smooth, stress-free leave experience, eliminating their previous confusion over payments and processes. Consequently, Oura's HR team now has the time and energy to focus on strategic enhancements to their benefits and overall employee support.

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Kathryn Berry

HR Specialist