Pension and Benefits Coordinator

Compass Early Learning and Care; Peterborough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A child care organization in Peterborough is seeking a Pension & Benefits Coordinator to support benefits, pension, and payroll coordination. This full-time position involves working collaboratively with various teams and requires experience in benefits administration. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusivity. Competitive wages and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Mandatory Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health and dental benefits

Health Savings Account

Professional Development Opportunities

Reduced Child Care Expenses

Qualifications

• Experience in pension and benefits administration preferably in a child care organization.
• Self-motivated and passionate about strategic communications.
• Strong numerical aptitude and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support benefits, pension, leaves of absence, and payroll coordination.
• General communication with benefits and pension representatives.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly audits, reviews, and reporting.

Skills

Payroll or HR Education / Designation

Familiar with Employment Standards Act

Experience in pension and benefits administration

Familiarity with applicable software and technology

Strong numerical aptitude and organization

Job description

Position

Pension & Benefits Coordinator

Job Type

Permanent

Location

In person at our Admin Hub located in Peterborough, Ontario

Hours

35 hours per week Monday to Friday

Anticipated Start Date

December 1 2025

Application Deadline

5:00 P.M. on November 12th 2025

Company Overview

For more than forty years our organization has been growing and evolving. Over those years weve expanded our vision of early learning and child care enhanced our learning environments to truly honour our belief in children as competent and full of wonder worked to develop an organizational culture that is strength-based and creates opportunities for growth and development for all of us deepened our understanding of the principles of organizational democracy provided care for thousands of children and their families and experienced the growth of our organization from the three original to over 600 people working together on behalf of children and families.

About the role

At Compass ELC as a Pension and Benefits Coordinator you will work closely with our Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to support benefits, pension, leaves of absence and payroll coordination within the organization.

Accountabilities

• Practice collaborative leadership, compassionate communication, giving and receiving feedback and use the decision‑making protocol when working through dilemmas or proposals.
• Live into Compass ELC’s vision framework, values diversity, equality and inclusion in accordance with CELC Policies and all other relevant legislation.
• Benefits coordination: onboarding & off‑boarding, employment leaves and employment changes.
• General communication with benefits representatives and staff.
• Monthly / quarterly audits, reviews and reporting.
• Plan renewals and changes.
• Pension coordination: onboarding & off‑boarding, employment leaves and employment changes.
• General communication with pension representatives and staff.
• Pension contribution reporting.
• Leaves of Absence coordination: communication with employees and all stakeholders regarding employee leaves of absence (including benefits, pension, WSIB).
• Tracking dates and documents as they pertain to employee leaves.
• Complete forms and reports that pertain to employee leaves.
• Payroll support: payroll backup and support.
• Employee communication and support.
• Other: coordinate and/or participate in professional learning & organizational networks.
• Collaborating and connecting with the Human Relations, Payroll and Finance Teams.

About you

You are passionate about clear thoughtful strategic communications. You are self‑motivated constantly thinking about innovation and driving positive change. You are a lifelong learner eager to create partnerships with team members / the broader community and welcome diverse perspectives. You see the best in people and create a culture where people feel supported. You are guided by a strengths‑based mindset and appreciate differences in others. You are clear kind and consistent with your communication across teams. You support efficient and compliant pension and benefits practices and processes.

Skills Knowledge and Qualifications

• Payroll or HR Education / Designation valued but not required.
• Familiar with the Employment Standards Act.
• Experience in pension and benefits administration preferably in a child care organization.
• Familiarity and knowledge with applicable software and technology.
• Strong numerical aptitude and organization.

Benefits

• Competitive wages (Living wage employer).
• Mandatory Defined Benefit Pension Plan – 3% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
• Health and dental benefits, paramedical coverage and EFAP (Sparrow).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – $500.00 per year.
• Professional Development Opportunities (internal and external) (12 hours per completed in time in lieu if completed outside work hours).
• Reduced Child Care Expenses (20% discount).

Designation Memberships paid

• Paid Time Off – starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours worked.
• Permanent staff have the option to purchase additional vacation up to a maximum of 4 weeks.

How to Apply

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter through our Bamboo Careers Page.

Inclusivity and Accessibility

To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and / or marginalized including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialised persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and / or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ persons and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply. We are committed to reducing barriers to employment providing accommodations upon request and ensuring an accessible interview process. We encourage you to bring your true or whole self and way of being to the interview process. For assistance please contact our Human Relations Recruitment and Hiring Coordinator at ext. 217 or careers @ .

Key Skills

• Sales Experience, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Communication skills, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Business Management, Benefits Administration, Microsoft Excel, Insurance Sales, Customer relationship management, Human Resources.

Employment Information

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 27 - 31