Sr LOA & Benefits Administrator

Advantage Solutions; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales and marketing agency is looking for a Benefits and Leave of Absence Administrator to manage employee benefits and leave processes in compliance with Canadian laws. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in Canadian benefits. Responsibilities include managing daily operations of benefits plans, ensuring compliance, and assisting with renewals. Strong analytical skills and excellent communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience in Canadian retirement and group benefits preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze complex benefits data.
• Excellent communication to explain complex benefits topics.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of Canadian retirement and group benefits plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial laws.
• Assist with annual benefit renewals and open enrollment processes.

Skills

Understanding of Canadian retirement and group benefit plans

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with HRIS and benefits administration systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Benefits and Leave of Absence Administrator to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will manage and administer employee benefits programs and leave of absence processes in accordance with Canadian federal and provincial legislation. You will act as a key point of contact for Canadian teammates regarding benefits and leaves, ensuring compliance and providing excellent support.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Benefits and Leave of Absence Administrator

Company Overview

Advantage Sales and Marketing LLC dba Advantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. Advantage Solutions services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and administration of Canadian retirement plans, and Canadian group benefits plans, including health, dental, life and disability, ensuring accurate and timely processing of enrollments, changes, terminations and claims
• Manage and track all types of leaves, including support of the return-to-work process, accommodation coordination and communication
• Ensure programs comply with applicable federal and provincial laws and standards
• Assist with annual benefit renewals, open enrollment processes and communications
• Manage relationships with benefit and leave of absence vendors, ensuring performance standards and compliance
• Stay informed on changes in Canadian benefit regulations and trends to identify and implement best practices to improve teammate experience and operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field)
• Experience Requirements: 2–4 years experience in relevant field (Canadian retirement and group benefits experience preferred)
• Travel requirement: No travel requirements

Supervisor Responsibility

Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of Canadian retirement and group benefit plans and leave of absence policies, including relevant regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – ability to analyze complex benefits data, cost trends, and vendor reports as well as problem-solving skills to resolve benefit issues, claims escalations, and compliance gaps
• Experience with benefit audits, compliance and data validation processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for teammate education, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration; ability to explain complex benefits topics clearly to non-technical audiences
• Proficient with HRIS and benefits administration systems; comfortable with data file feeds, payroll integrations, and vendor platforms; strong spreadsheet skills and experience with reporting tools

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties

The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law. The employee understands that neither the provision of the Job Description nor any representation in this document creates a guarantee or contract of employment for any specified period of time or changes the nature of Employee’s employment, which can only be modified in a writing signed by the CEO.

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.