2027 Winter Co-op HR Pension and Benefits

Description

Vacancy Status:
This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)

AI Disclosure:
As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role.

Work Arrangement:

This role is categorized as Hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to either Markham Elevation Center or Oshawa Elevation Center three times per week at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role:
Working in a fast paced and dynamic environment, this role gives you an opportunity to experience a variety of areas within the Human Resources field.  You will be assisting the HR team with work related to Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), pension and benefit programs.  You will report directly to the Canada Benefits Operation Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement strategies for pension and benefit data cleanup – this project will require working with our Third-Party Benefits Provider and GMCC. 

Lead and assist with the review, revision and possible redesign of Benefit flyers, brochures, checklists and Benefits intranet for each of our plans including creation of self-help videos

Research best practices for providing members with comprehensive information about their benefit plans and make recommendations for same.

Support our Employee Wellness Program and report findings and recommendations to the team.

Monitor and process Wellness program claims and work with our vendor to ensure appropriate payment.

Work within Workday (HRIS) system to run standard reporting and work with third party to review daily file concerns.

Support and assist in other benefit/pension related projects as required (an example of such project could be to analyze a specific current practice and make recommendations to improve that practice). Projects can be related to health care, wellness, insurance, workers compensation, pension and savings.

Working with our vendor, prepare and launch various audits to ensure only those eligible are enrolled in GM’s benefit programs.

Working with the various locations, coordinate/organize GM’s annual “Pension Road Show” event.

Required Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Business, Human Resources, Management, Finance, or equivalent

Able to work 40 hours per week in Canada and for 8, 12 or 16 month term (consecutive semesters) starting January 2027

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information. 

Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.

Highly adaptable and able to work independently and in a team environment.

Fundamental computer skills including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset.

Video editing skills are considered an asset.

Self-starter, strong attention to detail, ability to work with large amounts of data

Strong MS PowerPoint (presentation) skills and communication skills

NOTE - YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN A CO-OP PROGRAM AND MEET THE PROGRAM’S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.  ALL STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA.

The salary range for this role is $4000- $4264 CAD. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

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