Senior Global Benefits & Leaves Specialist

Clio • Vancouver, BC

1d • CA$89,300 - CA$120,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

Clio is seeking a Senior Global Benefits & Leaves Specialist to join their Total Rewards team. This role focuses on building people-centric leave programs and shaping infrastructure from the ground up. The specialist will lead the design of a global leave philosophy and implement leave programs across approximately ten countries, ensuring integration with Workday and payroll. The position offers a high degree of autonomy to translate regulatory complexity and organizational values into usable programs. The Total Rewards team is responsible for designing and building competitive, scalable reward programs that enable Clio’s human and high-performing culture. The benefits team aims to standardize and enhance global programs, ensuring they are scalable and impactful, supporting Clio’s long-term goals and employee well-being.

Requirements

• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in global leaves, absence management, or disability programs, ideally with exposure to North America, Europe, and LATAM.
• Deep knowledge of leave-related regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, including US and Canada.
• Proven ability to plan, lead, and own major projects end to end with minimal oversight, building clarity and structure from a high-level vision.
• Experience designing or significantly restructuring leave programs, not just administering existing ones.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to influence across functions and seniority levels.
• Experience in a fast-paced tech or high-growth environment; comfort operating in a builder environment with ambiguity and constant change.

Nice To Haves

• CEBS, GBA, or equivalent designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and document a globally consistent leave philosophy aligned with Clio’s values and total rewards strategy.
• Present the philosophy framework to senior leadership for approval and align stakeholders on implementation approach.
• Define guiding principles for equity, compliance, and employee experience across geographies.
• Benchmark leave programs against market comparators across all operating countries.
• Benchmark leave entitlements and program design against market comparators across 10+ countries, ensuring Clio's programs are competitive and aligned with local norms.
• Design, build, or restructure STD, LTD, parental leave, maternity/paternity leave, adoption leave, flexible and unlimited vacation policies, sick leave and medical accommodation programs, bereavement, jury duty, and other statutory leave obligations, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Legal, People Business Partners, and Payroll to validate compliance across jurisdictions including Canada, US, UK, Ireland, Australia, Spain, and LATAM.
• Manage vendor and insurer relationships relevant to leave and disability programs.
• Partner with the HRIS team to integrate leave programs with Workday and payroll, ensuring accurate leave tracking, accruals, and reporting.
• Develop employee-facing resources, manager toolkits, and leave intake processes.
• Train People Business Partners and managers on leave administration across regions.
• Build audit and compliance monitoring mechanisms to ensure programs remain current with legislative changes.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex leave and accommodation cases, providing a high-touch experience for Clions.

Benefits

• Competitive, equitable salary
• Top-tier health benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible time off policy, with an encouraged 20 days off per year.
• $2000 annual counseling benefit
• RRSP matching
• RESP contribution
• Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed