Senior Specialist, Global Benefits and Mobility id-8720

May 14, 2025

We are looking for a Senior Specialist, Global Benefits and Mobility to drive our programs, partner with our internal stakeholders (People Partners, Recruiters, Business Leaders and Owls) and provide creative solutions while supporting other areas of Total Rewards. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Total Rewards, you’ll review program design, facilitate and implement changes to the benefits programs, domestic & international mobility programs and ensure effective administration and compliance of TR initiatives globally. In line with Hootsuite's distributed workforce strategy, our flexible work arrangement allows for remote work or a hybrid model. This role is open to applicants located in BC, ON, or AB.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO

Drive Global Benefits and Mobility programs, including administration and compliance of Short and Long Term Disability programs across all locations.

Perform in-depth analysis of existing benefits offerings and initiatives. Recommend changes by understanding employee requirements, studying trends and best practices and aligning with Hootsuite’s Guiding Principles.

Manage business relationships with external vendors, providing feedback and driving continuous improvement of processes and services

Partner with brokers and vendors to benchmark benefits market data, relocation packages and mobility services to ensure that Hootsuite programs remain competitive, compliant, sustainable and relevant.

Provide consultation and advice on benefit programs and mobility solutions to People Partners, Recruiters and other stakeholders in a timely and efficient manner

Lead and develop a scalable Global Mobility program to provide solutions to meet business needs

Create, update and maintain resources and guidelines for employees, managers, and our the Talent Acquisition and People Partner teams (e.g. information sessions, policy guideline documents, etc.)

Administer our mobility programs (permanent relocation, short and long term assignments, business traveler and commuter) and be the first point of contact for employees, Business Leaders, the People team, and external vendors for all mobility related matters

Mentor and guide other members of the TR team in the relevant work areas, including global Benefits and Mobility

Provide support on Total Rewards initiatives/projects throughout the year as needed, including, Equity Compensation

Perform other related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Bachelors’ degree in any discipline (preferred) with significant relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Advanced level of expertise in global benefits and regulatory compliance

Understanding of global mobility concepts, policies and processes

Excellent communication skills and ability to translate and present complex solutions and concepts to the business, the People Team and Senior Leadership

Basic knowledge in immigration, tax, relocation and social security policies and procedures

Accountability: holds self and others accountable to meet commitments

Collaboration and Teamwork: works with others to deliver results, meaningfully contributing to the team and prioritizing group needs over individual needs

Decision Making: consistently chooses the best course of action (from a number of alternatives) to address business problems and/or opportunities

Negotiation: successfully obtains commitment to a solution or idea, while maintaining integrity and relationships

Problem Solving: uses an organized and logical approach to find solutions to complex problems. Looks beyond the obvious to understand the root cause of problems

Bonus Points: CEBS designation, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant or working towards it

WHO YOU ARE:

Tenacious. You are determined to succeed, and you are motivated by the success of customers, colleagues and the community.

Curious. You are always learning and seeking ways to make things better.

Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.

Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others.

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