Global Benefits & Retirement Strategy Lead

Groupe Dynamite Inc.; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-driven bonuses

Group retirement savings with employer

Flexible group insurance

Employee discounts at Garage and Dynam

Exclusive private sample sales

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

Groupe Dynamite Inc. in Montréal is seeking a Group Benefits Manager to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of our pension and benefits programs across Canada and the U.S., with oversight of UK arrangements, helping shape scalable, multi-country programs for a growing global workforce.

You will supervise a small benefits team, lead annual renewals, manage vendor relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with Finance and HR Technology to deliver cost-effective,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive group benefits and pension experience, including at least 2 years leading people or programs.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, design, and governance of our group benefits and retirement programs in Canada and the U.S., and our pension arrangements in the U.K.
• Lead and develop our benefits team, consisting of three Group Benefits Specialists, setting priorities and coaching for growth.
• Lead annual renewals and market reviews with brokers, insurers, and consultants, analyzing claim experience and negotiating terms.
• Oversee pension and retirement plan governance across Canadian, U.S. 401(k), and U.K. workplace pension.
• Maintain compliance across federal, provincial/state duties while adapting to legislative changes.
• Manage vendor ecosystem end-to-end (carriers, brokers, recordkeepers, TPAs, actuaries).
• Partner with Finance on budgets, cost forecasting, and year-end reporting; build analytics to show program performance.
• Support global expansion by benchmarking markets and ensuring compliant, competitive offerings.
• Collaborate with HR Technology and Payroll to keep data accurate and drive digital solutions.
• Lead benefits communications, including open enrollment and retirement readiness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Bilingual (French & English)

Vendor negotiations

Financial acumen

Leadership/people management

Excellent stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

CEBS / GBA / RPA / PMI qualification (asset)

Tools

Excel

HRIS (UKG)

Power BI

Job description

Groupe Dynamite Inc. in Montréal is seeking a Group Benefits Manager to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of our pension and benefits programs across Canada and the U.S., with oversight of UK arrangements, helping shape scalable, multi-country programs for a growing global workforce.

You will supervise a small benefits team, lead annual renewals, manage vendor relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with Finance and HR Technology to deliver cost-effective,