10th November, 2026
About our client
Our client is a fast-growing, Canadian-headquartered technology company with a global workforce of around 3,000 people. Following a period of international expansion, they are elevating their benefits function and looking for an experienced leader to shape its next chapter.
The opportunity
This is a newly elevated role with genuine strategic ownership. You'll lead the company's employee benefits across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia-Pacific, from a central centre of expertise in Canada. You'll manage a team of benefits specialists and work closely with HR leadership and Finance.
What you'll be doing
- Setting a multi-year benefits strategy that works globally while respecting local laws and market practice
- Owning the annual benefits cycle: plan reviews, renewals, benchmarking and cost forecasting
- Leading benefits due diligence and harmonisation when new businesses are acquired
- Managing brokers, insurers, administrators and technology partners, including RFPs and contract negotiations
- Leading, coaching and developing a team of four specialists plus an intern, across several regions
- Modernising how benefits are delivered, using AI tools, analytics and clear processes to cut down on reactive work
- Making sure plans stay compliant across jurisdictions, including filings, audits and documentation
- Communicating benefits clearly to a diverse, multilingual workforce, and reporting insights to senior leaders
What you'll bring
- Around 8-10 years in benefits, with at least 5 years managing benefits across multiple countries
- Hands-on, in-house experience running benefits programmes, not only advising on them
- At least 3 years managing benefits specialists or administrators, ideally in a global or matrixed HR team
- Experience integrating benefits after a merger or acquisition
- Strong renewal and vendor negotiation skills, plus the ability to model costs and present to executives
- A working knowledge of data privacy rules such as GDPR and PIPEDA
- A degree in HR, Business or Finance, or equivalent experience
- A benefits or HR designation (e.g. CEBS, CHRL, GPHR, SHRM) is an advantage but not essential
Nice to have
- Global benefits experience, including working with works councils (North America, Middle East, Europe, Asia-Pacific)
- Experience in a shared-services, centre-of-expertise, centralized matrix organizationmodel
Working arrangements
This is a hybrid role: if you live near one of the company's offices, you'll be expected in the office 2-3 days per week. Travel is around 10-20%, including occasional international trips. Exceptional candidates based outside the Toronto area may be considered.
Why apply?
- A newly elevated leadership role with real influence on global strategy
- Exposure to international M&A and a growing, multi-region business
- A team to lead and processes to build
- A collaborative culture and an experienced, supportive manager
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