U.S. Corporate Benefits Specialist

U.S. Corporate Benefits Specialist

Position Description
CGI is one of the world's largest independent IT and business consulting services firms, helping clients across industries transform through technology and innovation. With professionals serving clients worldwide, CGI fosters a collaborative, ownership driven culture where employees are empowered to build meaningful careers while delivering measurable business value.

CGI is seeking a U.S. Corporate Benefits Specialist to support the administration, communication, and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs across the United States. This role partners closely with Human Resources, payroll, vendors, and business leaders to ensure benefits are administered accurately, remain compliant with federal and state regulations, and deliver a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of U.S. employee benefits, exceptional analytical and customer service skills, and experience supporting health and welfare, retirement, wellness, and leave programs within a large, multi state organization. This position may be performed in a hybrid or remote environment based on business needs.

CGI will consider candidates proximate to any U.S. office.  CGI utilizes a hybrid working model and partners should be prepared to work on site at a CGI office, as needed.

Your future duties and responsibilities
. Administer U.S. health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefit programs
. Serve as a subject matter expert for employees, managers, and HR partners regarding benefit eligibility, enrollment, and plan provisions
. Assist with annual Open Enrollment activities, including employee support and system testing
. Partner with third party administrators, insurance carriers, and internal stakeholders to resolve benefit issues accurately and efficiently
. Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and Section 125 requirements
. Support implementation of new benefit programs, process improvements, and HR technology enhancements
. Analyze benefit utilization and program metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements
. Participate in benefits related projects while maintaining high levels of customer service and operational excellence

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
. 3+ years of experience administering U.S. employee benefits programs
. Working knowledge of health and welfare plans, retirement plans, leave programs, and voluntary benefits
. Understanding of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, Section 125, and other applicable employment regulations
. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex benefit information clearly
. Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment

Desired qualifications
. Experience supporting benefits in a large, multi state or global organization
. Experience with vendor management and benefits implementation projects
. Knowledge of HR analytics and benefits reporting tools

Other Information:   
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $46,400.00 $148,600.00.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:  

. Competitive compensation including profit participation program 
. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
. Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
. Matching contributions through 401(k) plan, and CGI share purchase plan
. Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 20 days per year, based on job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service
. 10 paid holidays per year 
. At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more)
. Paid parental leave, ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws 
. Bereavement leave, ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship. 
. Paid jury duty leave, up to time summoned
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs

For more detailed information about our benefits offerings visit Benefits | CGI Careers 

Please note that the benefits listed above are subject to change based on the specific terms and conditions of the contract being supported.

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at View email address on clients.njoyn.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.