Senior Leaves & Compliance Lead

Arc'teryx Equipment; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Parental leave top-up

Employee discounts

Job summary

Arc'teryx Equipment in North Vancouver seeks a Senior Leaves Management Specialist to own leave programs across Canada and the US, coordinating with People & Culture and Payroll to ensure compliant, efficient processes.

You will partner with internal and external stakeholders, optimize workflows, and support global benefits initiatives while preparing for a hybrid schedule with on-site support as needed. Canada work eligibility required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years HR/leave management or disability programs experience, including US state programs and regulations.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory leave requirements and coordination with government and employer programs.
• Ability to work independently and own end-to-end program oversight.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset; challenge status quo and implement process enhancements.
• Customer service oriented with ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Balance autonomy with teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for outdoor life aligns with Arc'teryx culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end administration of leaves across Canada and the US including STD/ LTD, maternity, FMLA, and ADA.
• Interpret legislative changes and recommend policy/process updates.
• Coordinate triage of leave requests with People & Culture partners and leaders.
• Ensure timely HRIS/payroll data updates and accurate claim submissions.
• Act as escalation point for complex leaves and coordination of return-to-work.
• Calculate and report disability payments to payroll on various pay schedules.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to improve leave management framework.
• Provide leave trend reports for risk and workforce planning.
• Serve as SME for leave matters and support training materials.

Skills

4+ years HR/leave experience

Regulatory knowledge (US & Canada)

Independent ownership

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal communication

Continuous improvement mindset

Customer service orientation

Handling confidential information

Autonomy & collaboration balance

Outdoor passion

Job description

Arc'teryx Equipment in North Vancouver seeks a Senior Leaves Management Specialist to own leave programs across Canada and the US, coordinating with People & Culture and Payroll to ensure compliant, efficient processes.

You will partner with internal and external stakeholders, optimize workflows, and support global benefits initiatives while preparing for a hybrid schedule with on-site support as needed. Canada work eligibility required.