Senior Benefits Specialist

Accountabilities

• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs across the U.S. and Canada.
• Ensure all benefits programs are competitive, compliant with regulations, and aligned with organizational workforce strategy.
• Lead and support benefits-related due diligence and post-merger integration activities, including plan evaluation, harmonization, and risk assessment.
• Monitor program performance, utilization trends, and costs to identify optimization opportunities and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian regulations, maintaining documentation, audit readiness, and policy alignment.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including brokers, carriers, and consultants, and support RFP and contract processes when required.
• Develop clear employee-facing communications and support open enrollment and ongoing engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in benefits, total rewards, or compensation roles within North America.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian benefits regulations and program structures.
• Proven experience in benefits integration, mergers and acquisitions, and multi-entity program harmonization.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, including cost modeling, budgeting, and benefits analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across multiple teams and senior leaders.
• Experience in project management within complex, fast-paced, or acquisition-driven environments.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and cross-border benefits coordination is an asset.
• Professional certification such as CEBS or CBP is considered a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with Canadian market standards (approximately $90,000–$110,000 CAD annually).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, disability, life insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off, employee assistance programs, and wellness-focused initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education support.
• Exposure to high-impact M&A projects and North American benefits strategy work.
• Flexible remote work arrangements under a hybrid-friendly policy.

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