--- title: 'Benefits, Perks & Leaves Manager at SALT XC' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/benefits-perks-leaves-manager-salt-xc-toronto-f6q1eqxa0zc6' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-19' --- # Benefits, Perks & Leaves Manager at SALT XC - **Company:** SALT XC - **Location:** Toronto, Canada - **Posted:** 2026-10-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/saltxc/jobs/5259073007 ## Job description ## POSITION DESCRIPTION ROLE: Benefits, Perks & Leaves, Manager (SALT XC & Tracxtion) TEAM: People & Culture LOCATION: Toronto, ON (hybrid) ## COMPANY OVERVIEW Tracxtion is a next-generation hybrid agency network built for the evolving landscape of customer experience and brand engagement, helping brands navigate a world where traditional media and marketing boundaries have blurred. By blending strategy, creativity, media, digital, and AI-enabled execution, Tracxtion drives measurable results through a commitment to hybrid collaboration that seamlessly integrates human talent with cutting-edge tools and partnerships. From AI-powered advertising and content creation to media planning, experiential events, and in-store retail solutions, Tracxtion partners with leading brands to deliver impactful, innovative, and scalable omnichannel experiences that resonate in the modern marketplace. ## ROLE OVERVIEW The Manager, Benefits, Perks & Leaves is a senior individual contributor responsible for managing, supporting, and continuously improving Tracxtion’s benefits, employee perks, leaves, and workplace accommodation programs for 800+ employees across the Tracxtion collective of agencies. Reporting to the Senior Manager, People & Culture, this role serves as the subject matter expert and primary program lead, partnering with People & Culture, Payroll, Finance, Legal, business leaders, brokers, insurers, and external vendors to deliver consistent, compliant, and employee-focused programs. The role will manage day-to-day program administration and governance, support employees and leaders through key processes and complex cases, and identify opportunities to improve programs, systems, and the overall employee experience. ## CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Manage - Manage benefits programs across Canada and the United States, including enrolments, eligibility changes, life events, terminations, reconciliations, audits, and annual renewals. - Manage parental, medical, disability, personal, statutory, and other leave processes, including documentation, timelines, benefit continuation, payroll impacts, and return-to-work planning. - Manage workplace accommodation processes in partnership with employees, leaders, People & Culture, and appropriate advisors. - Manage employee perk and wellbeing programs, including enrolments, communications, participation, utilization, and program costs. - Manage relationships with brokers, insurers, benefits providers, wellbeing partners, and other external vendors. - Maintain accurate policies, procedures, employee resources, case records, approvals, and audit documentation. - Monitor program compliance with applicable Canadian and U.S. requirements and escalate legal or high-risk matters as appropriate. Support - Serve as a key point of contact and subject matter expert for benefits, leaves, accommodations, perks, and wellbeing programs. - Support employees and managers with clear, practical guidance throughout benefits, leave, accommodation, and return-to-work processes. - Partner closely with People & Culture, Payroll, Finance, Legal, IT, and business leaders to ensure accurate and timely program delivery. - Resolve escalated coverage, eligibility, vendor, payroll, and employee service issues. - Support annual budgeting, forecasting, benefits of renewals, vendor evaluations, and program planning. - Support integrating and harmonizing programs across Tracxtion’s growing North American group of companies. Improve - Identify opportunities to simplify and standardize benefits, leave, accommodation, perk, and wellbeing processes across the organization. - Develop reporting and dashboards to track program costs, participation, utilization, leave activity, service levels, and employee trends. - Use employee feedback, market practices, and program data to recommend enhancements. - Improve vendor performance, employee communications, documentation, controls, and service delivery. - Leverage HR technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and accuracy while protecting employee confidentiality. - Help create a consistent, supportive employee experience while recognizing legitimate differences between Canadian and U.S. requirements. ## EXPERIENCE & SKILLS - 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years of direct experience with benefits, leaves, accommodations, or related programs. - Experience supporting employees and programs across both Canada and the United States. - Experience working within a large, multi-entity, or geographically dispersed organization. - Strong knowledge of benefits administration, leave management, disability processes, and workplace accommodations. - Experience managing benefits renewals and working with brokers, insurers, and third-party vendors. - Working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. employment, leave, benefits, privacy, and accommodation requirements. - Strong analytical, organizational, project-management, and problem-solving skills. - Strong judgment when handling confidential and sensitive employee matters. - Ability to communicate complex programs and processes clearly and practically. - Experience with HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and reporting platforms. - Ability to manage competing priorities and time-sensitive employee matters. - A Canadian or U.S. HR, benefits, or leave-management designation is an asset. ## WHY JOIN TRACXTION Tracxtion offers a collaborative and evolving North American work environment, opportunities for learning and professional development, a competitive total rewards package, and the opportunity to directly shape programs that impact the employee experience. This is a hybrid Toronto-based opportunity with regular in-office collaboration. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of SALT/Tracxtion's total rewards program. Tracxtion is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and an equitable workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request. ## About SALT XC ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: SALT XC is a North American full-service marketing and commerce agency that combines proprietary tech products to create connected consumer experiences through creative, digital, and media innovation. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Advertising Services / Marketing & Commerce - **Target customers**: B2B (enterprise brands), with a focus on consumer-facing companies seeking integrated online and offline experiences. - **Mission or purpose statement**: The agency’s philosophy is “Experiential Commerce™” – designing better consumer experiences that earn attention and drive action. ## Products & Services - **Experiential Commerce™ Framework**: A proprietary methodology that connects online and offline consumer journeys through data, media, and memorable moments. - **Proprietary Tech Products**: A suite of technology tools (e.g., using a tech stack that includes Google Analytics, Asana, Sprinklr, Tableau, Webflow, React, etc.) to move faster, enhance value, and increase performance. - **Specialist Teams**: Collaborative mix of practice areas – Creative, Digital, Media, Connections, The Kitchen (content/production), Account Management, and Creator Marketing. - **Key Services**: Integrated marketing, media activation, experiential marketing, influencer marketing, social media management, creative development, and digital strategy. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – USD $12.2 million (estimated, as of latest data) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: ABB (became shareholder and partner in March 2024) [marketscreener.com]; acquired Brika Incorporated in February 2022. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount: 284 employees (+24.8% YoY, +70 people) [linkedin.com] - Website traffic: ~26,778 monthly visits (+68.2% monthly, +230.6% yearly) [linkedin.com] - Active job postings: 38 (monthly increase of 58.3%, yearly increase of 660%) [linkedin.com] - LinkedIn followers: 40,024 (+1.7% monthly, +16.4% yearly) [linkedin.com] ## Competitive Advantages - **Experiential Commerce™ focus**: A unique framework that integrates online and offline consumer touchpoints, differentiating from traditional agencies. - **Proprietary tech stack**: Over 130 technologies used (including custom tools) enabling data-driven decision-making and faster campaign execution. - **Integrated specialist teams**: In-house creative, digital, media, and content teams provide seamless cross-channel execution. - **Strong talent pipeline**: Recruits from major brands like RBC, MLSE, Mosaic North America, and Red Bull [linkedin.com]. ## Strategic Focus - **Growth through acquisition**: Acquired Brika (2022) and partnered with ABB (2024) to expand capabilities and shareholder base. - **Expansion of creator and influencer marketing**: Dedicated roles (Director, Manager, Specialist of Creator Marketing) signal a push into this high-growth area. - **Geographic presence**: Operating in Canada (Toronto, Montreal), United States (Chicago, New York), Australia, and Israel, with plans to scale further. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Ratings**: Employer rating 3.9/5.0 (52 reviews) with strong scores for Culture (4.0) and Career (3.9) [linkedin.com]; work-life balance rated 3.1. - **Perks & Benefits** (from Built In profile) [builtin.com]: - Generous PTO, paid sick days, bereavement leave - Health, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k), disability, life insurance - Generous parental leave - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free snacks and drinks - Wellness initiatives - **Workplace Policy**: In-Office (Toronto, Chicago, Montreal offices) – employees work from physical offices. - **Growth Opportunities**: Rapid hiring (38 open positions as of March 2025), including roles in Creative, Media, Account Management, and Technology. [greenhouse.io] - **Notable Teams**: The agency has a strong marketing (30%) and design (20%) workforce, with opportunities for specialists and directors. ## Sources 1. [saltxc.com](https://www.saltxc.com/) 2. [greenhouse.io](https://boards.greenhouse.io/saltxc) 3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/saltxc) 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/salt-xc) 5. 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