Senior Benefits Specialist 12 Month Contract

TYLin is a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative cost-effective constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3000 employees throughout the Americas Asia and Europe the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together we enhance conventional designs with smarter more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

TYLin is seeking a North America Senior Benefits Specialist to join us on a 12-Month Contract to assist with the strategy design and administration of employee benefits programs across the U.S. and Canada. This role is instrumental in supporting the companys growth strategy through mergers and acquisitions ensuring effective due diligence and seamless integration of benefits programs. The ideal candidate combines deep regional benefits expertise with hands-on M&A experience in a fast-paced project-based environment.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Benefits Strategy & Administration (U.S. & Canada)

• Implement and manage health welfare retirement and wellness programs across North America.
• Ensure programs are competitive compliant and aligned with TYLins workforce and business strategy.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership to support a diverse employee population (engineering design and corporate functions).
• Monitor plan performance utilization and cost trends; recommend improvements based on data and market benchmarks.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulations (e.g. ERISA ACA COBRA HIPAA IRS/CRA requirements and applicable provincial regulations).
• Maintain plan documentation policies and audit readiness.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess impact on benefits programs.

Vendor & Broker Management

• Support relationships with brokers carriers TPAs and consultants.
• Lead RFPs contract negotiations and vendor performance management if needed.
• Drive cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality service delivery.

Employee Experience & Communication

• Develop and deliver clear effective benefits communications and education materials.
• Support open enrollment and ongoing employee engagement initiatives.
• Partner with HR teams to ensure consistent messaging especially during acquisitions and organizational changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
• 3 years of experience in benefits or total rewards within North America.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian benefits practices and regulatory environments.
• Experience in a professional services engineering or consulting organization preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading benefits due diligence and post-acquisition integration including plan evaluation risk assessment and harmonization of programs.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial acumen (cost modeling budgeting risk assessment).
• Project management experience managing complex multi-entity integrations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a growth-oriented acquisition-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• CEBS CBP or similar certification.
• Experience with Workday or comparable HRIS platforms.
• Familiarity with cross-border (U.S./Canada) benefits coordination.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment we have provided the base compensation range of $90000-$110000 for this position and local market. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities coupled with a comprehensive total rewards package.

TYLin is committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process please notify Human Resources at The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority legal or lawful client requirements.

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical disability and life insurance coverage continuing education benefits paid time off employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration mission-driven focus discipline and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran Guardsman or Reservist a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal provincial state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority legal or lawful client requirements.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 90000 - 110000