Senior Benefits & Leave Specialist, AMER

Unity Technologies•USA-Remote(CA), CA

22d•$102,800 - $128,500•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Benefits and Leave Specialist (AMER) is a critical operational role within Unity's Wellbeing org, focused on delivering seamless benefits and leave processes for employees across the U.S. and Canada. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance compliance with employee experience. Your impact starts immediately by supporting employees and cross-functional partners who depend on responsive, accurate benefits and leave programs, and bringing a fresh eye to how we can improve those programs and processes. As part of our collaborative team in a fast-moving environment, you’ll have access to AI tools like Claude Cowork to support your work.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in benefits administration, leave management, or a related role.
Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian benefits regulations and U.S. statutory leave and accommodation requirements.
Proficiency in Workday or an equivalent HRIS/benefits administration platform.
Advanced spreadsheet skills for benefits tracking, auditing, and reporting.
AI fluency, applied to benefits research and operational problem-solving.
Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple processes and priorities simultaneously.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear guidance to employees and stakeholders.
Sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.

Nice To Haves

CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) certification or equivalent credentials.
Familiarity with trends in employee wellbeing and engagement.

Responsibilities

Administer benefits programs for employees in the U.S. and Canada, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, voluntary benefits, and time-off policies.
Manage U.S. leave processes, including statutory leave requirements, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, and other leave programs in partnership with our leave administration vendors.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employees with benefits or leave-related questions, providing timely and accurate guidance.
Own the execution of annual enrollment operational delivery for AMER employees, including developing the regional project plan, coordinating employee communications and vendor activities, cross-functional coordination with People Analytics and Payroll, and resolving issues to ensure seamless enrollment experiences.
Identify recurring patterns in benefits and leave issues encountered. Propose and implement operational fixes within scope.