Benefits Specialist (15-Month Contract)

  Job ID: 292668

Job Type: Full Time, 15-Month Contract

Function: Human Resources

Address: 160 Bloor Street East, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON

Working Model: Hybrid

Vacancy Status : This position is for an existing, open vacancy

Belong to Something Beautiful

At Sephora Canada, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Ready for a career glow-up? As Benefits Specialist (15-month contract), you’ll be coordinating and supporting employee benefits, retirement, wellness, disability, and leave programs across Sephora Canada. The work you do will impact beauty, as you help deliver a positive and seamless employee experience while supporting key Total Rewards initiatives. You’ll be part of a team that’s united in beauty, supported by those who are equally as passionate about helping employees understand and maximize the value of their Total Rewards programs.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including group health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, EFAP, retirement plans, and other offerings
• Act as a trusted resource for employees, managers, and HR partners by providing guidance on eligibility, coverage, claims processes, accommodations, leaves, and available support resources
• Manage the full lifecycle of leave, disability, and accommodation cases, including intake, documentation, case tracking, vendor coordination, return-to-work planning, and ongoing employee support
• Support Sephora Canada’s 2027 benefits carrier transition, including implementation activities, data validation, testing, employee communications, issue resolution, and post-launch support
• Create and maintain communication materials, FAQs, and reference guides that help employees better understand their benefits and leave programs, and make informed decisions with confidence
• Prepare reports, maintain tracking tools, review benefits data, support compliance activities, and contribute to process improvements that enhance employee support and operational effectiveness
  

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, Total Rewards, or a related field, including at least 3 years of hands-on experience supporting employee benefits and leave programs
• Strong knowledge of group benefits, retirement programs, disability and leave administration, employee eligibility requirements, and payroll implications
• A degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) designation is considered an asset
• Experience supporting benefits implementations, carrier transitions, system conversions, or major program enhancements is considered an asset
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience partnering across HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, external vendors, and business leaders
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive, adaptable, and employee-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and maintaining confidentiality

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What You’ll Get:

• Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating, doing the right things, and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path. Your career glow-up starts here with access to opportunities that will challenge, stretch, and develop your skills. You’ll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.
• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) your individual voice is a part of.

Rewards as Unique as You Are:

Eligibility requirements apply to certain benefits and may vary depending on job classification and length of employment.

• Wealth. We’re passionate about pay equity and transparency. The compensation ranges between CAD$76,000.00 - CAD$85,000.00. The final pay offered will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the actual qualifications and experience of the individual, and any additional non-discriminatory, legitimate business factors relevant to the position and/or location.
• Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Access to our View email address on jobs.sephora.com program to support your mental, financial, physical, and social well-being.
• Balance. You’ll be trusted to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with a hybrid work schedule, vacation and flex days, and maternity/paternity leave.
• Growth. A career glow-up is built into every role, with access to training and development programs and resources throughout the year.
• Perks. Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for gratis, and flash sale discounts on LVMH brands.
• Support. Tap into volunteer and donation matching, Employee Assistance Program, and free mental health resources with 24/7 access to Dialogue.

Join us and Belong to Something Beautiful.

Sephora Canada strongly believes in equal opportunity when it comes to employment and advancement. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can belong, grow, and build a beautiful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and/or any other diversity dimensions. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or otherwise), other protected characteristics or other reasonable circumstances can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People team.

As part of our commitment to transparency and efficiency, we would like to inform you that we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening and evaluation of applications.