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CPKC · 5 hours ago

Benefits Specialist

positionKansas City, MO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

CPKC is North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and they are seeking a U.S. Benefits Specialist to support the administration and management of employee benefit programs. This role involves ensuring accurate administration of benefit plans, supporting annual enrollment activities, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the employee experience.

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Responsibilities

Ensure all U.S. benefit plans are administered in accordance with plan documents, vendor contracts, and applicable collective agreements
Support the development and implementation of benefit plan amendments and updates to plan documentation
Serve as a subject matter expert, overseeing benefits technology design, system updates, data uploads, new functionality implementation, and resolution of data integration errors
Lead the completion of regular annual compliance activities
Support end‑to‑end annual benefit plan design renewals and annual enrollment activities, including system testing, auditing, and employee support; complete required benefits documentation (e.g., Medicare forms and National Medical Support Orders (NMSOs)
Serve as a subject matter expert for complex benefit‑related inquiries, escalations, and grievances; partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve issues
Assist the U.S. Benefits Manager with strategic initiatives by assessing the impact of plan design changes, system enhancements, and compliance requirements
Provide excellent customer service and employee support by responding to and resolving inquiries received through the shared Benefits inbox
Provide and implement recommendations for efficiencies, focusing on the continuous improvement of all administrative processes

Qualification

U.S. benefits administrationBenefits certificationsHuman Resources degreeFinance degreeCustomer service

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance or related field
Minimum 5 years' experience in HR or U.S. benefits administration

Preferred

Benefits related certifications in Group Benefits Associate (GBA), Registered Pension Administrator (RPA) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) is an added advantage

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Performance Incentive Plan
Annual Fitness Subsidy
Part-time Studies Program

Company

CPKC

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CPKC operates a single-line rail network connecting Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, providing logistics solutions.
dateFounded in 1881
location
Calgary, Alberta, CAN
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.cpkcr.com/en

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.45B
Key Investors
William Ackman
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.02B
2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2025-02-11Post Ipo Debt· $500M

Leadership Team

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Nadeem Velani
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Recent News

PR Newswire
CPKC investing US$800 million in American manufacturing with Tier 4 locomotives
2026-01-22
PR Newswire
CPKC: 16 collective bargaining agreements in U.S. ratified, 2 additional tentative agreements reached
2026-01-16
Mexico Daily Post
CPKC and Americold Open a New Era for Refrigerated Rail Transport in Mexico
2026-01-09
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