About the position The Contract Senior Benefits Analyst serves as a trusted subject matter expert responsible for the governance, administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs across the Americas (U.S., Canada, LATAM). This is a 3-month contract position working approximately 30 hours per week (part-time). This role partners cross-functionally with HR, Global Payroll, Finance, Legal, HR Shared Services, and external vendors to ensure benefits programs are compliant, competitive, employee-focused, and operationally efficient. This position is ideal for an experienced benefits professional who thrives in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, balancing hands-on analysis with strategic oversight, risk management, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary escalation point and subject matter expert for benefits programs
• Research, analyze, and resolve complex employee benefits inquiries
• Provide guidance to HR Shared Services and vendors to ensure consistent and compliant support
• Own and maintain benefits communications ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance
• Manage benefits content across intranet, portals, and employee resources
• Partner with Corporate Communications on program updates and announcements
• Act as a regional compliance expert, staying current on benefits regulations
• Partner with HRIS, Payroll, and Leave teams to ensure compliant administration
• Develop and maintain annual compliance calendars (reporting, audits, filings)
• Identify risks and implement controls, documentation, and process improvements
• Provide regional governance and oversight for reporting and audit processes
• Review and analyze: Retirement plan reporting (401(k), RRSP), Vendor dashboards and eligibility audits
• Partner with Payroll on HSA/FSA funding, reconciliation, and controls
• Manage and reconcile vendor invoices ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Support HRIS with system integrations, testing, and enhancements
• Oversee audit processes and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Drive improvements in data integrity, compliance, and scalability
• Lead governance and annual activities for 401(k) and RRSP plans, including: Plan reconciliations, Non-discrimination testing, Audit and Form 5500 support, Employer contribution coordination
• Act as HR lead for retirement audits, partnering with Payroll, Finance, and auditors
• Analyze benefits data, cost trends, and utilization
• Participate in Workday enhancements and releases
• Collaborate with Compensation and HR Operations on initiatives
• Translate data and audit findings into actionable insights for leadership

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in benefits administration, compliance, and vendor management
• Strong knowledge of health, welfare, and retirement plans (401(k), RRSP)
• Experience with reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance
• Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms
• Background supporting multi-country or Americas-wide benefits programs
• Professional certifications (e.g., CBP, CEBS)
• Experience partnering with Global Payroll and Finance teams

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career success on your terms
• Flexible work environment
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
• Always on recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities