Contract Senior Benefits Analyst - 3 months
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