Senior Benefits Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? In-office requirement: 4 days per week, 1 day remote work. How You Will Contributions That Matter * Oversee the workers' compensation program, including vendor partnerships, claims oversight, cost containment strategies, and return-to-work programs. * Oversee short-term disability, long-term disability, and absence programs ensuring compliant administration of statutory and company sponsored policies. * Serve as the primary owner for Absence in the HRSS ecosystem (e.g., Workday Absence/Workforce), managing policy and operational requirements. * Lead the administration and continuous improvement of leave and absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, state and local paid leave programs, and company leaves. * Draft and maintain plan documents, policies, and employee communications related to leave and disability programs. * Partner with HR, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, and IT to assess impacts of regulatory changes and business initiatives; convert new requirements into system updates, communication needs, and operational readiness plans. * Facilitates with business stakeholders to understand requirements for absence plan design/ configuration; demonstrating understanding of business needs and recommend design based on system functionality. * Partner with third-party administrators to ensure accurate and compliant program administration with evolving regulatory requirements. * Analyze utilization trends and program costs to support design, optimization and strategic improvements. * Lead return-to-work and accommodation strategies, partnering with business leaders to reduce lost time, enable safe transitional work, and support sustainable reintegration into the workforce. * Lead, coach, and mentor a team responsible for Workers' Compensation, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and related absence programs. * Ensure full regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local requirements (e.g., Workers' Compensation statutes, ADA, FMLA coordination, state disability laws), including audits, reporting, and documentation standards. * Serve as the senior escalation point for complex, high-risk, or sensitive cases involving serious injuries, prolonged disability, litigation, return-to-work challenges, and union populations. * Serve as the subject matter expert for leave, disability, workers compensation and absence-related compliance. * Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems integration, and employee experience. You are best suited for the role if you have the following experience, skills, and qualifications * 8+ years of experience in leave, disability and worker's compensation * Bachelor's Degree required * Possess a strong knowledge of state and federal benefit regulations * Strong written and verbal communication skills; adept at building relationships with internal teams and external partners * Highly detailed and deadline oriented. Ability to perform under pressure leveraging good time management skills * Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Proficient in MS Office (ie Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) We Support and Care for Our Employees by Providing Them With: * Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment. * Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family. * Opportunitie To view the full job description please use the link below. -- 3 Requirements -- ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: /