Benefits Specialist (15-Month Contract

Position: Benefits Specialist (15-Month Contract)
Job  Type:
Full Time, 15-Month Contract Function:
Human Resources Address: 160 Bloor Street East, 11th Floor, Toronto, ONWorking 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 implicationsA 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 applicationsA proactive, adaptable, and employee-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and maintaining confidentiality#FSCHIRINGWhat 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…