Global Benefits Lead - 12-Month Parental Leave Coverage

Canva; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Canva is seeking a Global Benefits Manager in Sydney to own the global benefits portfolio for a 12-month parental leave cover. You will manage programs spanning healthcare, insurance, retirement, wellbeing, time off, and our Vibe & Thrive allowance, balancing cost with Canvanauts' needs across multiple countries.

You'll negotiate renewals, launch benefits changes, and work with Finance, Legal, Payroll and People teams to keep policies clear and execution smooth.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day delivery of our global benefits portfolio, working with regional teams to resolve issues and support local needs.
• Manage brokers and providers, negotiate renewals and track budgets, balancing value for money with a great benefits experience.
• Deliver planned benefit launches and changes across countries, coordinating timelines, approvals, local requirements and communications.
• Use benchmarking, costs, feedback and usage data to recommend where to improve programs and focus investment.
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, Payroll and People teams, keeping responsibilities clear and building local benefits knowledge.
• Keep policies, communications and processes clear and up to date, finding practical ways to simplify administration and help Canvanauts use their benefits.
• Support broader reward partnering where needed, including compensation benchmarking and advice on offers and reward decisions.

Job description

Canva is seeking a Global Benefits Manager in Sydney to own the global benefits portfolio for a 12-month parental leave cover. You will manage programs spanning healthcare, insurance, retirement, wellbeing, time off, and our Vibe & Thrive allowance, balancing cost with Canvanauts' needs across multiple countries.

You'll negotiate renewals, launch benefits changes, and work with Finance, Legal, Payroll and People teams to keep policies clear and execution smooth.