Job Description
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a People & Performance Benefits Specialist to join a leading insurance organization in Surrey, BC.

This individual will serve as the subject matter expert for employee benefits programs, partnering closely with HR, Payroll, vendors, and leadership to ensure the successful administration, enhancement, and compliance of the organization's total rewards offerings.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in benefits administration, disability management, and vendor relations, along with a passion for creating a positive employee experience through competitive and effective benefits programs.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Manage the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, retirement, wellness, and leave-related benefits
Coordinate new hire benefit enrollments, employee life event changes, retiree benefits, and ongoing employee support
Maintain and validate advantages data within the HRIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Partner with Payroll to manage benefit deductions, reconciliations, and reporting
Lead annual and bi-annual benefits processes, including open enrollment and renewals
Work closely with external vendors and brokers to evaluate plan performance, negotiate renewals, and recommend program enhancements
Analyze market trends and employee feedback to improve benefits offerings and support attraction and retention strategies
Support mergers and acquisitions by conducting benefit comparisons, recommendations, and employee communications
Develop and manage employee wellness initiatives and programs
Administer disability management programs, including short-term disability, long-term disability, workers' compensation, and leave of absence processes
Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation, benefits regulations,



and company policies
Skills and Requirements
3+ years of experience in employee benefits administration, compensation, total rewards, or HR benefits
Strong knowledge of group health, dental, retirement, disability, and wellness programs
Experience managing perks vendors, renewals, and employee benefit communications
Understanding of employment legislation and benefits-related compliance requirements
Experience working with HRIS systems and benefits data management
Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) designation or working toward completion
CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) designation or working toward completion
Experience supporting benefits programs during M&A; integrations
Experience developing employee wellness initiatives and engagement programs
Background working within a large, multi-location organization
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

📌 Benefits Specialist (Surrey)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Surrey