Analyst, Pension & Benefits

Canada Careers; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Vacation and personal days

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Messer is a leading industrial and medical gas company with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and employee development. The Pension and Benefits Analyst will administer and analyze employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance and excellent service to stakeholders across North America.

Responsibilities include enrollment, contribution processing, claims administration, disability coordination, system updates, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of pension and/or benefits administration experience.
• Professional designations preferred (or progress toward) such as CEBS, PPAC, RPA, or CHRP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct benefit enrollment for new hires and explain company-sponsored plans.
• Submit PAD contributions for group savings weekly/biweekly and handle inquiries.
• Administer life insurance, AD&D, and survivor pension claims with accuracy.
• Coordinate disability leaves with third-party providers and manage docs.
• Update HR systems to reflect leaves and benefit changes.
• Register individuals in Manulife systems and manage dependents eligibility.
• Collaborate with actuarial partners on pension inquiries and DB pre-calculations.
• Validate retiree insurance eligibility for DC plan participants.
• Maintain LOA data and ensure data integrity with Manulife.
• Develop communications materials and intranet content for employees.
• Represent the organization in vendor meetings and share updates.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance for benefit operations.
• Support monthly benefit invoice reconciliation in Coupa.
• Monitor deduction reports to ensure timely updates.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and assist year-end/audit processes.
• Manage life service awards and recognition deliveries.

Skills

Pension knowledge

Canadian pension legislation

Excel & data analysis

HRIS/Benefits systems

Analytical & organizational skills

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Manulife

Coupa

Job description

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America.We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Why Messer?

• Certified as Great Place to Work
• Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
• Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate ranging from $78,198 and $104,308 with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
• Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral program: Employees can refer talent and earn!
• Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on several products and services across Canada.

Purpose

The Pension and Benefits Analyst is responsible for the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of employee pension and benefits programs. This role ensures programs are competitive, compliant with legislation, and aligned with organizational objectives while delivering a high level of service to employees and stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Conduct benefit enrollment for new hires, providing guidance on company-sponsored plans and wellness resources.
• Prepare and submit Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) contribution files for group savings on a weekly/biweekly basis; act as the primary contact for contribution-related inquiries.
• Administer life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and survivor pension claims with compassion and accuracy.
• Liaise with third-party providers (e.g., Manulife) to coordinate short- and long-term disability leaves, including documentation submission, tracking, and return-to-work processes.
• Update HR systems proactively to reflect leave statuses and benefit adjustments.
• Register individuals in Manulife Insurance systems according to contractual terms; manage eligibility for dependents and overage students, processing updates and terminations as needed.
• Collaborate with actuarial partners to respond to pension inquiries and perform Defined Benefit (DB) pre-calculations.
• Validate retiree insurance eligibility for Defined Contribution (DC) plan participants; manage internal transfers and communicate outcomes.
• Maintain and upload monthly Leave of Absence (LOA) DC data to Manulife, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and publish clear and engaging communications, including brochures, employee handbooks, and intranet content.
• Represent the organization in vendor meetings, gather updates, track changes, and share relevant information with employees and stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to ensure coordinated execution of benefit operations.
• Support monthly benefit invoice reconciliation by accurately allocating charges in Coupa according to cost center requirements.
• Monitor demographic files and weekly deduction election reports to ensure timely updates
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analytical insights for leaders; assist with year-end processes and audit requests.
• Manage the full lifecycle of service awards, coordinating the delivery of recognition gifts for tenure milestones via the Everything Card platform.

What it takes

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in pension and/or benefits administration.
• Professional designations preferred (or progress toward) such as CEBS, PPAC, RPA, or CHRP.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of pension plans (DB/DC) and group benefits programs.
• Knowledge of Canadian pension legislation and benefits regulations.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with HRIS or benefits administration systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient on ERP systems.

At Messer, our vision for culture and engagement is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcome the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual with an equal opportunity to thrive.

Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady workand opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Together we value innovation, efficiency, and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to builda career where your skills are valued and developed.

No artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated systems are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.