Senior Benefits Specialist

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Benefits Specialist, where you will play a key role in managing and enhancing employee benefits programs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse benefit plans, ensuring compliance and administration while developing innovative programs that meet employee needs. You'll collaborate with external vendors and be involved in strategic planning, making a significant impact on the workforce's wellbeing. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for benefits administration and a knack for analytical thinking, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Family Assistance Program

Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Benefits administration, preferably with 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

SAP

Workday

Dayforce

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Workday

Dayforce

Job description

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.

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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.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

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.