Benefits Specialist, Human Resources

About Our Client: Our client is a globally respected organization with advanced manufacturing operations and a strong culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Total Rewards, this role is primarily responsible for supporting various processes and programs within Compensation, Benefits and Pension including market research and data analysis, benefits program support and optimization as well as assisting with the development and management of other Total Rewards initiatives. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to active and retired Associates for benefits program questions;

Maintain data accuracy in the pension and benefits platform systems;

Work with internal contacts and service providers to resolve claims, coverage and service issues;

Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBP's), Payroll team and outside vendors in the administration and accurate processing of all STD and LTD claims;

Pension

Act as an SME to Associates and Retirees for any questions related to the company defined contribution or defined benefit pension program (DCPP/DBPP) and savings programs;

Ensure accurate and timely processing of all member transactions including retirement, termination, and death;

Promote, support and educate Associates, HRBPs and the HR administration team on the various organization benefits and pension program;

Complete and submit benefits and pension related surveys, audit queries and regulatory filings;

Reconcile 3rd party administration data on a monthly basis ensuring all changes in Workday are reflected in 3rd party systems.

Collect and compile annual data through the 3rd party administration system for annual pension audits.

Support the development and execution of pension programs

Manage the external compensation and job evaluation database;

Participate and complete annual compensation survey data;

Develop merit/bonus recommendation based on the company annual budget including proposal of scenarios to management.

Experience with HR information systems, knowledge of Workday is an asset;

Excellent interpersonal, and relationship-building skills;

Excellent spoken and written communication skills in both French and English;

Expert knowledge of Excel; Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with database reporting programs.

Develop and maintain solid and respectful working relationships with members of the Payroll, Finance and HR teams;

Relevant Bachelor's degree or College Diploma in Business Administration or Human Resources;

• 2 to 3 years of experience in Pension, Benefits & Compensation for a multi-province, national company;
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation or working towards is an asset;
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is an asset;
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is an asset.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.