Global Benefits Programs & Projects Consultant

Global Benefits Programs & Projects Consultant (Req ID: 2300050Z) Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that works to support operational excellence. The Stantec community unites more than 28,000 employees working in over 400 locations across 6 continents. Our Functional Services Teams (FSTs) include Corporate Development, Finance, HR, HSSE, IT, Legal, Marketing/Communications, Practice Services and Real Estate and Procurement. Bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise, our FSTs are vital to making our Company stronger. Explore opportunities in Human Resources. We are looking for a Global Benefits Programs & Projects Consultant to join our passionate, collaborative and results‑driven team. As part of the HR Talent Services team of subject‑matter experts focused on the employee experience, the Consultant will manage all business travel and expat benefit programs, partner with global HR partners on benefit projects as needed, and manage North American paid time off programs with additional projects to be identified as we continue to evolve. Key Responsibilities Manage and lead our expat and business travel benefit programs to ensure high quality benefits and employee experience. Coordinate and oversee the delivery and quality of expat and business travel services, including enrollment, claims, reporting, and compliance. Negotiate and manage contracts and relationships with expat and business travel providers, brokers, and vendors. Support benefit renewals worldwide as needed. Maintain an inventory of benefit offerings worldwide and create synergies where possible. Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify best practices and trends. Partner with local benefit teams to develop proposals and recommendations for benefit program design, funding, administration, and communication. Provide ongoing consulting and support to internal HR teams on global benefit issues and queries. Stay updated on global benefit regulations, legislation, and market developments and communicate appropriately internally. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as HR, finance, legal, tax, and payroll teams, as well as regional and local benefit consultants. Manage the North American paid time off programs such as sick, vacation, bereavement, provincial and state sick leaves. Lead various projects related to Benefits as assigned. Qualifications Demonstrates sense of urgency and strong focus on employee experience. Ability to lead a variety of projects from start to finish, including needs identification, assessment, modeling, analysis, solution design, and implementation. Process improvement‑oriented. Flexible and proactive problem solver. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. Effective communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high degree of initiative and accountability. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective organizational and time management skills. High attention to detail, accuracy, and quality, with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, familiarity with global benefit systems and tools. Fluency in English, and preferably one or more additional languages. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. A professional certification or designation in global benefits, such as CEBS or GBM, is preferred. Minimum of 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably with exposure to multiple regions and markets. Knowledge and understanding of global benefit products, practices, and regulations. Proficiency in benefits software and systems, such as HRIS, payroll, and benefits enrollment platforms. Benefits Summary Regular full‑time and part‑time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health‑saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Employees receive ten paid holidays each calendar year and accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with state and local law. Temporary/casual employees receive 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. Benefits information may not apply to union positions. Location Primary Location: United States – Colorado – Denver Other Locations: United States – Florida – Orlando; United States – Texas – Plano; United States – Arizona – Phoenix Travel Yes, 10% of the time. EEO Statement Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Family Insurance Group