Senior Benefits Specialist

Kraft Heinz; Toronto; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to manage and enhance employee benefits programs. In this role, you will oversee the administration of various savings plans and benefits, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering relationships with external vendors. Your expertise in benefits administration and financial reporting will be crucial as you develop innovative programs that align with both employee needs and company strategies. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will significantly impact employee well-being and satisfaction. Join a company that values growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support you and your family.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Family Assistance Program

Wellbeing Programs

Discounted Perks

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Benefits administration, preferably Retirement plans.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day support of Savings Plans and Benefits Programs.
• Develop and implement creative benefit programs aligned with employee needs.

Skills

Benefits administration

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel expertise

SAP experience

Workday experience

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Workday

Dayforce

iPay

Job description

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Job Description

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Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies.

Senior Benefits Specialist at a glance...

You will be responsible for the day-to-day support and management of the Savings Plans (including Defined Contribution, RRSP, and TFSA) and Benefits Programs (Flexible Benefit Plan, Disability, Post Retirement Benefits, Perk Programs, Wellness Programs).

What's on the menu?

• Helps manage the administration of the plans by working with the benefit plan providers and outsourced benefit administrator to ensure that benefits are established in accordance with plan documents and benefits strategies.
• Helps develop and implement creative benefit programs and perquisites aligned with employee needs and company strategies.
• Actively involved in supporting the management of external vendor relationships.
• Performs pension and benefits day-to-day administration.
• Performs pension plan and benefit cost reconciliations.
• Manages plans to ensure compliance with all current laws and regulations and amends plans as required when changes are implemented.
• Assists with audits, reporting, amendments and government filing.
• Manages pension committee meetings and general assembly meeting.

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

• I have prior experience in Benefits administration, preferably Retirement plans (1-3 years).
• I have a background in financial reporting and experience completing analysis.
• I have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• I have strong analytical skills, and I am a strategic thinker.
• I have excellent organizational skills, I'm a self-starter and I'm able to handle ambiguity. I am a team player willing to take on new projects while meeting deadlines and balancing competing priorities.
• I have expert Excel skills.
• I have SAP, IPay, Workday, Dayforce or similar HR database experience.

Please note this job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description will be shared.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$84,000.00 - $105,000.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments.
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training.
• Emotional – Employee Family Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs.
• Financial - Savings/Pension, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability, Discounted Perks.

Location(s)

Toronto - Queen's Quay - Headquarters

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing