Global Benefits Specialist

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Montreal is seeking a Global Benefits Specialist to support their global benefits programs. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in a benefits-related role, strong analytical skills, and bilingualism in French and English. This role involves collaborating with HR partners, conducting market analyses, and maintaining data accuracy across benefits programs. CAE offers a supportive environment with attractive employee benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Attractive employee benefits

Opportunities for growth

Recognition for initiatives

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a benefits-related role, ideally in an international context.
• In-depth knowledge of benefits programs and regulatory requirements across various countries.
• Strong leadership and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR partners and vendors to ensure compliance and effectiveness of benefits programs.
• Conduct market analyses and interpret results for strategic recommendations.
• Maintain data accuracy in global benefits management system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Workday

Job description

About This Role

All for driving CAE’s success, from every corner

Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.

The role we are offering you:

We are currently seeking a Global Benefits Specialist to support the design, implementation, and management of our global benefits programs. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills, a deep understanding of international benefits practices, and a strong client service orientation. Reporting to the Manager, Global Compensation and Benefits, you will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with HR partners and external vendors to ensure compliance, competitiveness, and effectiveness of benefits programs (Life, Disability, Health, Retirement Programs, Non-Insured Benefits, etc.) across all regions except for Canada and the U.S.

• Review the global benefits offering, conduct market analyses and benefits surveys, interpret results, and make strategic recommendations aligned with the company’s philosophy, employee needs, and market trends.

• Maintain data accuracy in our global benefits management system, propose optimization opportunities, and ensure high data quality to support effective decision-making.

• Actively participate in global benefits-related projects, including mergers and acquisitions and expansion initiatives, by conducting benchmarking, cost analysis, and developing integration and communication plans.

• Develop, review, and implement global benefits-related policies and practices.

• Advise HR partners on the interpretation and application of global benefits programs (e.g., business travel insurance, leave policies, employee and family assistance programs (EAP), etc.).

• Develop training materials and deliver information sessions to HR partners, managers, and employees.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a benefits-related role, ideally in an international context.

• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• In-depth knowledge of benefits programs and regulatory requirements across various countries.

• Project management experience, with the desire and ability to work independently with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

• Strong leadership and business acumen.

• Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive global compensation information.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

• Knowledge of Workday is an asset.

• Bilingualism required (French and English).

CAE offers:

• an environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued

• the opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team

• attractive employee benefits
  

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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