Pension & Benefits Manager

Brandt Group of Companies; Regina; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HR sector in Regina is seeking a Pension & Benefits Manager to oversee the development and management of comprehensive pension and benefit programs. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with regulations, focus on program cost-effectiveness, and enhance the overall employee experience. This role is essential for driving employee engagement and retention within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing pension and benefit programs across multiple groups.
• Strong analytical skills for predicting future costs and opportunities.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance related to pension and benefit programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage pension and benefit programs for the Brandt network.
• Analyze benefit options and predict future costs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Job description

Brandt is currently looking for a Pension & Benefits Manager. This position is required to be on-site at the HR Office location in Regina, Saskatchewan to support a growing team. As a member of the Human Resource Management team, the Human Resources Manager - Pension & Benefits will participate in the development and execution of the organization's Human Resources priorities and objectives and will be a key member for the coordination and management of the company’s overall pension and benefit program. The position will ensure all programs and operations follow corporate compliance and accountability. The position will focus on program cost effectiveness for both the company and the participating employees, the continuous improvement of the programs, and the overall employee experience with a focus of driving engagement and retention.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the pension and benefit programs and services for all groups across the Brandt network. Includes evaluation, market review, program design and administration.
• Develop operational procedures and workflow to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure benefit plans and adjudication processes are administered according to plan provisions and guidelines.
• Maintain benefit records by developing recordkeeping systems; prepare and distribute benefit reports.
• Carry out quality assurance reviews of benefits-related data to ensure we maintain accurate files.
• Support Ownership decision making by analyzing benefit options and predicting future costs and opportunities.
• Develop and implement KPIs to facilitate service delivery and enhancements of processes and practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as they pertain to the pension and benefit programs. Assess impact of regulatory changes on programs, and recommend/implement any necessary modifications.
• Support Senior Management by providing senior specialized expertise and advice on programs, highlighting critical issues and opportunities as they emerge; Lead or participate in initiatives as directed, contributing specialized expertise pertaining to areas of accountability.
• Manage reporting staff, including selection, development, coaching, managing performance, assignment/ review work and all other people management practices.
• Ensure staff is adequately cross trained.
• Other duties as assigned