Benefits Specialist

Adecco Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Canada is seeking a Benefits Specialist to administer and enhance benefits, pension, and compensation programs. This role demands strong HR knowledge and excellent communication skills while supporting employees across Canada in a fully on-site capacity. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in benefits administration, with a strong understanding of Canadian legislation. This is a temporary full-time position located in Scarborough, ON.

Benefits

Free parking

Supportive HR team

Valuable experience in a dynamic organization

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in compensation, benefits, and pension administration.
• Strong understanding of Canadian HR policies and legislation.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefit and pension programs for employees.
• Manage employee lifecycle transactions, including onboarding.
• Respond to employee inquiries and resolve claims issues.
• Prepare training materials on pension and benefits topics.
• Collaborate with the Benefits Manager on strategies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Benefits Specialist job opening in Scarborough, ON

• Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time
• Work Arrangement: Fully on-site
• Accessibility: Free parking and conveniently located near TTC bus routes

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Benefits Specialist to join our client's Human Resources team on a long-term, full-time temporary basis. This newly created role due to expansion will have you working in Scarborough, Ontario, supporting employees across Canada. It offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the administration and enhancement of their compensation, pension, and benefits programs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Administer benefit and pension programs for both active and retired employees in alignment with internal policies and collective agreements.
2. Manage employee lifecycle transactions including onboarding, status changes, and terminations.
3. Enroll eligible employees, retirees, and surviving spouses in appropriate plans and provide guidance on accessing benefits and claims.
4. Support employees on long-term disability (LTD), including guidance on life insurance and AD&D premium waivers.
5. Maintain accurate records of salary and wage updates for benefits calculations.
6. Respond to employee inquiries and resolve complex claims issues in coordination with benefit providers.
7. Communicate plan details and interpret policies, booklets, and agreements for employees and retirees.
8. Prepare training materials and deliver presentations on pension and benefits topics.
9. Prepare pension documentation for retiring or departing employees and ensure accurate processing.
10. Manage post-retirement processes including survivor benefits.
11. Monitor vendor performance to ensure cost-effective and competitive benefit offerings.
12. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, internal policies, and collective agreements.
13. Act as a liaison between employees, insurance carriers, HR field teams, and payroll.
14. Process monthly benefits billing and ensure timely reconciliation.
15. Compile and report year-end data including taxable benefits and government submissions.
16. Collaborate with the Benefits Manager to design and implement compensation, pension, and benefits strategies.
17. Stay informed on industry trends and support strategic planning through market research.

Qualifications

1. Proven experience in compensation, benefits, and pension administration; minimum 2 years required.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal teams, employees, retirees, and family members where applicable.
3. Strong understanding of Canadian HR policies, collective agreements, and relevant Canadian legislation.
4. Proficiency in HRIS and benefits systems.
5. Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, highly detail- and numbers-centric.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportive HR team.
• Gain valuable experience in a dynamic and mission-driven organization, including experience in a unionized setting.
• Supporting employees across Canada in various business entities.
• Free parking on-site, easily accessible via TTC bus routes.

If you're passionate about how benefits and pensions impact employee and retiree well-being and thrive in a fast-paced, detail-centric environment, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful impact during this temporary assignment.

While we appreciate all applications, only those closely matching the requirements will be contacted.

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