Benefits Administrator [JH-14604]

Shirley Parsons; Goderich; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining company in Goderich, Ontario, is seeking a Benefits Administrator. In this fully onsite role, the individual will manage Canadian employee benefits, oversee disability management, and ensure compliance with legislation. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and 5+ years' experience in benefits administration. Join a team committed to supporting employees across all levels and enjoy relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Canadian benefits administration within a corporate HR function.
• Strong understanding of Canadian benefits legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Administer group benefits and retirement programs, including enrollments and changes.
• Coordinate disability management and WSIB claims.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries related to benefits.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organization skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

UKG or Dayforce HRIS systems

Job description

About the Job

A leading global mining company located in Goderich, Ontario is seeking a Benefits Administrator to join their Human Resources team. This is a fully onsite position based at the company’s underground salt mine — the largest in the world — with relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

The Benefits Administrator will play a key role in managing Canadian employee benefits programs, disability management initiatives, and compliance with relevant legislation while supporting employees across all levels of the organization.

The Role

The selected candidate will oversee the day-to-day administration of group benefits and retirement programs, acting as the main point of contact for employee inquiries. They will lead disability management, ensure data integrity within HR systems, and collaborate with internal partners to support renewals and policy updates.

This position reports to the Human Resources Manager and works closely with Corporate Benefits, payroll, and finance teams to maintain accurate, efficient, and compliant processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer group benefits and retirement programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and renewals.
• Coordinate disability management and WSIB claims, leading return-to-work and accommodation processes.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries related to benefits, leaves, and wellness programs.
• Maintain accurate employee data within HRIS systems and prepare reports, audits, and reconciliations.
• Support policy updates, annual renewals, and implementation of new benefit initiatives in collaboration with Corporate Benefits.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Canadian benefits administration within a corporate HR function.
• Strong understanding of Canadian benefits legislation, compliance requirements, and pension regulations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel); experience with HRIS systems such as UKG or Dayforce is an asset.