Benefits & Wellness Specialist

MMF; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pension plan

Vacation

Job summary

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) seeks a full-time Benefits and Wellness Specialist to administer employee benefits and pension programs and to design wellness, recognition, and engagement initiatives at 150 Henry Ave, Winnipeg, MB. The role reports to Human Resources and offers scope to influence employee experience and MMF programs.

Responsibilities include enrolment processing, liaison with insurers, developing employee education materials, and supporting leaves and special HR projects.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HR, business or related field.
• Minimum of five years in progressive benefits administration.
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of ADP HRIS preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time-management skills.
• Criminal record check required; not-for-profit/Indigenous experience an asset.
• Willingness to travel; Manitoba driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for benefits and pension inquiries.
• Administer benefits and pension programs per plan provisions and policies.
• Process enrollments, changes, terminations and related transactions.
• Collaborate with insurer and broker to resolve inquiries and issues.
• Develop materials and resources to educate employees on benefits.
• Research wellness topics and run campaigns and awareness initiatives.
• Support medical leaves and leaves of absence administration.
• Assist HR on employee relations projects as required.

Skills

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

ADP HRIS

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Post-Secondary Education in HR/Business

Tools

ADP HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Winnipeg-150 Henry Ave, Winnipeg, MB, CA

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1285

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.

The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Benefits and Wellness Specialist position within our Human Resources Departmentlocated at 150 Henry Avenue in Winnipeg, MB. The Benefits & Wellness Specialist is responsible for the administration and coordination of the employee benefits and pension programs, and will develop and implement wellness, recognition, rewards, and engagement initiatives that enhance the employee experience.Remuneration will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits and pension inquiries;
• Administer the employee benefits and pension programs in accordance with plan provisions, policies, procedures, and applicable requirements;
• Process employee enrolments, changes, terminations, and other benefit and pension-related transactions;
• Work closely with the insurance provider and Insurance Broker to resolve employee inquiries, administrative issues, eligibility questions, and other benefits and pension matters;
• Promote and educate employee on benefits and pension information and resources, develop materials, presentations, guides, and other resources as required to lead benefits initiatives;
• Research relevant wellness topics, campaigns, and awareness initiatives and provide employees with information and resources related to current programs, services, and initiatives;
• Assist with the administration and coordination of medical leaves and leaves of absence;
• Provide support for employee relations matters and special Human Resources projects as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Education in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, or a related field;
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive benefits administration experience in Human Resources;
• Demonstrated facilitation and public speaking skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, as well as knowledge and proficiency of ADP HRIS is preferred;
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills;
• A team player with a natural desire to meet deliverables and exceed expectations;
• Acceptable Criminal Record Check is required;
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation.

The MMF is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Preference will be given to qualified Red River Métis applicants and they are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter. The MMF encourages internal applicants to apply for career opportunities within our Government.