Pension & Benefits Team Lead

Brandt Group of Companies; Regina; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Pension & Benefits Team Lead to oversee the administration of employee benefit and pension programs. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accurate delivery of services while fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders and benefit vendors. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, capable of leading a team, and adept at analyzing benefit options to enhance program effectiveness. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute significantly to the HR team's success and the overall well-being of employees across Canada and the US.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in benefits administration and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure alignment with organizational goals and oversee benefit programs.
• Manage vendor relationships and conduct audits for data accuracy.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Brandt is currently looking for a Pension & Benefits Team Lead in our Regina location. As a member of the Human Resources team, the Pension & Benefits Team Lead oversees a team of Benefits Administrators in the administration of employee benefit and pension programs for the Brandt Group of Companies across Canada and the US. The role is responsible for ensuring the accurate delivery of benefit and pension services while providing guidance and support to the benefits team. The successful candidate is highly organized and capable of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders as well as benefit vendors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Benefits Administrators to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefit programs for employees in Canada and the US.
• Manage relationships with vendors and brokers to ensure timely processing of claims, reporting & communication.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy, benefit enrolments & terminations are processed correctly and on time.
• Provide ongoing reporting and analytics to senior HR leadership regarding program participation and overall program effectiveness.
• Coordinate open enrolment processes, including the creation of communication materials, presentation of benefits options and guidance for employees during the enrolment period.
• Ensure staff are adequately cross-trained.
• Review/enhance 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.
• Carry out quality assurance reviews of benefits-related data to ensure we maintain accurate files.
• Support Senior HR management decision making by analyzing benefit options and proposing opportunities, highlighting critical issues and opportunities as they emerge.
• Lead or participate in initiatives as directed, contributing specialized expertise pertaining to areas of accountability.
• Develop and implement KPIs to facilitate service delivery and enhancements of processes and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.