Senior Benefits Manager

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

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 andmaintainplan 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 ensureaccurateand compliant program administration with evolving regulatory requirements.

• Analyzeutilizationtrends and program costs to supportdesign 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 ShortTerm Disability LongTerm 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.

• Identifyopportunities 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 workers compensation

• Bachelors 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.

• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

Salary Range: $107350 - $140895

salary offers will vary commensurate with experience skills and training.

In the USA Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella Frigo Cheese Montchevre Stella and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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