Senior Benefits & Leave Specialist

📋 Description

• Own end-to-end administration of U.S. and Canada benefits and leave programs.
• Ensure compliance with COBRA, ERISA (U.S.) and ESA/WSIB/EI (Canada).
• Lead complex leave and accommodation cases (FMLA, ADA, and Canadian equivalents).
• Manage complex leave, accommodation, and return-to-work cases with People Partners and leaders.
• Oversee U.S./Canada workers’ compensation programs, including claims management.
• Drive scalable processes and self-service tools for benefits and leave across the distributed workforce.

🎯 Requirements

• Deep knowledge of U.S./Canada leave, benefits, and employment laws; apply with sound judgment.
• Lead high-risk, sensitive leave and accommodation cases end-to-end.
• Leverage HRIS (ADP, Workday), leave platforms (Unum), and case tools (Asana).
• Clear, empathetic communicator who guides employees and coaches managers.
• Build, scale, and improve compliant programs, policies, and workflows.
• Cross-functional partner who can align teams and manage external vendors.