Employee Rewards and Systems Advisor

County of Elgin; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 3,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government in St. Thomas is seeking an Employee Rewards and Systems Advisor to optimize HR systems and manage employee benefits programs. The role involves ensuring the accuracy of the HRIS system, developing HR-related KPIs, and providing analysis to support strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a HR-related degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Dayforce. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources.
• Experience administering pension and benefits programs for multi-union organizations.
• Experience in a Municipal organization is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and configure the HRIS system for accurate employee data.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to employee engagement and performance.
• Administer employee benefits programs and ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

University degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Join the County of Elgin as an Employee Rewards and Systems Advisor!

Position Title: Employee Rewards and Systems Advisor

Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-union

Starting Compensation: $39.38 – $42.59 per hour ($71,663.54 - $77,513.80 per year)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Vacancy: New position

About The Role

Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, the Employee Rewards and Systems Advisor is responsible for managing and optimizing HR systems and processes that support employee rewards, benefits, and performance measurement. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of the HRIS system, oversees key performance indicators (KPIs), and administers employee benefits and pension programs.

Your Responsibilities Include

HRIS Management

• Maintain and configure the HRIS system to ensure accurate employee data and seamless integration with other HR tools.
• Troubleshoot system issues and liaise with vendors for enhancements and updates.
• Generate and analyze HR reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Work closely with Finance to address day-to-day HRIS issues across departments.

KPI Analysis

• Develop and monitor KPIs related to employee engagement, performance, and rewards programs.
• Maintain employee compliance training system and runs reports to for compliance.
• Provide monthly reports on key People and Culture metrics.
• Provide required metrics and report to support bargaining preparations, as requested.

Employee Rewards

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, wellness, and pension plans.
• Ensure compliance with pension regulations and manage enrollment, changes, and reporting.
• Act as a point of contact for employees regarding benefits inquiries and issue resolution.
• Support compensation and rewards initiatives through accurate data analysis and reporting.
• Participate in the employee compensation evaluation process.
• Oversee the performance management program ensuring timely reviews and compensation adjustments are completed.
• Calculate employee vacation and sick entitlements and update employee profiles in HRIS.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance system functionalities and rewards processes.

Compliance & Data Integrity

• Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements for HR systems and benefits programs.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee data in accordance with company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in Human Resources, payroll or other related fields.
• 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources
• Experience with using Dayforce is required.
• Experience administering pension and benefits programs for multi-union organizations
• Demonstrated experience administering OMERs pension is an asset.
• Experience in Municipal organization is considered an asset but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.

What You Can Expect As An Employee

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefit Package & OMERS Pension Plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)

Apply now! To be considered, please complete the application process through our website https://www.elgincounty.ca/careers/. Please note interviews will not be booked until the new year.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing [e-mail] with the job title in the subject line.

We thank all those that apply and appreciate your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.