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IMMEDIATE INTERIM OPPORTUNITY Interim Benefits Leader Duration: 6 Months (possibility of permanent) Reports to: Director Total Rewards Location: Vaughan Hybrid 3 -days per week (flexible)
Our industrial client is seeking an Interim Benefits Leader to assist them in during a period of change. This individual will take responsibility for the strategic leadership, governance, and operational excellence of the Canadian and US benefits and pensions function. The role ensures that programs, systems, and processes are compliant, competitive, scalable, and aligned with organizational strategy.
Key Accountabilities: Manage and mentor a geographically dispersed team Support the centralization of Canadian and US benefits Managed defined contribution and defined pension plans Assist the CHRO team with coaching and leading the HR team
Competencies and Requirements: Deep experience in benefits and pensions in a blue-collar environment US benefit experiences a definite asset Union experience a definite asset Ideally bilingual Strong leadership skills and an interest in developing people Experience with defined contribution and defined benefit plans Strong change management skills
This role will appeal to someone who enjoys doing the full project independently. This will be a solo role.
PLEASE SEND YOUR CV (AS A WORD DOC) TO: Interim.Applications@LHHknightsbridge.com (Subject: Job Title)
LHH Knightsbridge Interim Management is a service to help our clients address a wide range of scenarios including leadership support due to sudden departures, driving key change initiatives or leading transformation projects. Our interim executives step in with minimal downtime to meet specific objectives and deliver results. All have held senior positions in the past and have now chosen to offer their unique depth and breadth of experience to organizations on a limited engagement basis.
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Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge Corp. is committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure a barrier-free recruitment process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and our AODA policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the hiring process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please provide your accommodation needs in advance to the Recruitment Lead for this opportunity.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
July 2026
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About LHH
Welcome to LHH!
We're a global leader in HR solutions that future-proofs organizations and careers worldwide. Our Advisory, Career Transition & Mobility, Leadership Development, and Recruitment Solutions enable transformation, and our job is never done because there’s always another tomorrow to prepare for.
We make a difference to everyone we work with, and we do it with local expertise, backed by a global infrastructure and industry-leading technology.
Our over 8,000 colleagues and coaches span 66 countries worldwide, working with more than 15,000 organizations, a majority of Fortune Global 500, and nearly 500,000 candidates each year. Together we address needs across the entire talent journey, helping organizations build their capabilities and individuals build brighter futures.
There is a world of opportunity out there. Let’s get to work.
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IMMEDIATE INTERIM OPPORTUNITY Interim Benefits Leader Duration: 6 Months (possibility of permanent) Reports to: Director Total Rewards Location: Vaughan Hybrid 3 -days per week (flexible)
Our industrial client is seeking an Interim Benefits Leader to assist them in during a period of change. This individual will take responsibility for the strategic leadership, governance, and operational excellence of the Canadian and US benefits and pensions function. The role ensures that programs, systems, and processes are compliant, competitive, scalable, and aligned with organizational strategy.
Key Accountabilities: Manage and mentor a geographically dispersed team Support the centralization of Canadian and US benefits Managed defined contribution and defined pension plans Assist the CHRO team with coaching and leading the HR team
Competencies and Requirements: Deep experience in benefits and pensions in a blue-collar environment US benefit experiences a definite asset Union experience a definite asset Ideally bilingual Strong leadership skills and an interest in developing people Experience with defined contribution and defined benefit plans Strong change management skills
This role will appeal to someone who enjoys doing the full project independently. This will be a solo role.
PLEASE SEND YOUR CV (AS A WORD DOC) TO: Interim.Applications@LHHknightsbridge.com (Subject: Job Title)
LHH Knightsbridge Interim Management is a service to help our clients address a wide range of scenarios including leadership support due to sudden departures, driving key change initiatives or leading transformation projects. Our interim executives step in with minimal downtime to meet specific objectives and deliver results. All have held senior positions in the past and have now chosen to offer their unique depth and breadth of experience to organizations on a limited engagement basis.
Follow the LHH Knightsbridge LinkedIn page and set up a job alert to learn about new Executive Interim opportunities.
Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge Corp. is committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure a barrier-free recruitment process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and our AODA policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the hiring process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please provide your accommodation needs in advance to the Recruitment Lead for this opportunity.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
July 2026
Not the right fit? Search for Interim Benefits Leader jobs in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
About LHH
Welcome to LHH!
We're a global leader in HR solutions that future-proofs organizations and careers worldwide. Our Advisory, Career Transition & Mobility, Leadership Development, and Recruitment Solutions enable transformation, and our job is never done because there’s always another tomorrow to prepare for.
We make a difference to everyone we work with, and we do it with local expertise, backed by a global infrastructure and industry-leading technology.
Our over 8,000 colleagues and coaches span 66 countries worldwide, working with more than 15,000 organizations, a majority of Fortune Global 500, and nearly 500,000 candidates each year. Together we address needs across the entire talent journey, helping organizations build their capabilities and individuals build brighter futures.
There is a world of opportunity out there. Let’s get to work.