Human Resource Manager

Dana Canada Corp.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading benefits management firm in Canada is seeking a skilled professional to lead the administration of health and welfare programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations and integrating payroll processes. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience and excellent communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with benefit programs.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze market data.
• Detail-oriented, energetic, flexible in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of Canadian health and welfare programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations.
• Support payroll processing, tax compliance, and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Benefits Management

• Lead the administration of Canadian health and welfare programs, including vendor management, program analytics, employee communications, and annual enrollment.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance, evaluate program effectiveness, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery and adherence to Canadian regulations.
• Lead clear communication strategies to engage employees with the benefits programs.
• Align benefits initiatives with broader HR and Total Rewards strategies to enhance employee experience.

Payroll and Benefits Integration

• Support the execution and continuous improvement of benefits and payroll programs, considering regional and cultural needs to ensure seamless integration and effectiveness.
• Assist in the development and management of new benefits and payroll-related tasks to enhance the overall employee experience.
• Support additional payroll tasks such as payroll processing, tax compliance, payroll reporting, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure adherence to federal, provincial, and local regulations.
• Prepare and submit accurate reports and documentation.
• Enhance benefit management to optimize employee satisfaction and retention.
• Implement payroll analytics to monitor and improve payroll efficiency.
• Strengthen compliance measures for robust regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.

Market and Program Evaluation

• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to keep benefits offerings competitive and innovative.
• Participate in regular benchmarking analyses to compare benefits offerings against competitors and industry standards, identifying areas for improvement.

Key Competencies

• Technically skilled
• Strategic thinker
• Process oriented
• Problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with leadership.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple assignments and accountabilities.
• Ability to manage a project through completion, delivering timely results and meeting deadlines.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience in business, human resources, finance, or related field.
• 3 – 5 years of experience with benefit programs, international company policies and operations.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze market data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience with MS Office and HRIS systems.
• Detail-orientated, energetic, flexible and creative with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong management/time management skills and the ability to multi-task and work independently, when necessary.
• Effective presentation of material to audiences of varying skill.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to engage with all levels within the organization - effective and appropriate business acumen.
• Desire to effect change and suggest process improvements with ability to implement and deliver timely results.

Join our team of 40,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.