Strategic Benefits & Leave Specialist

Calgary Co-op; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Calgary Co-op is seeking a Benefits Specialist to support employees through benefits, pension programs, and leaves. You will handle enrollment, eligibility, claims, and compliance while partnering with the Ability Management & Wellness team on return-to-work plans.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in benefits administration, strong customer service, and experience with HRIS systems like Oracle Cloud. A post-secondary credential in HR or business is preferred; unionized environment experience is a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in employee benefits administration.
• Customer-focused orientation with commitment to service.
• Experience administering group benefit plans, disability programs, and leaves.
• Experience conducting benefits reviews, audits, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud or an equivalent HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee group benefit and pension programs per agreements and policies.
• Coordinate benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and leaves including disability leaves.
• Audit and monitor benefit records and premium payments for accuracy.
• Serve as primary contact for inquiries on benefits, coverage, claims, and leaves.
• Coordinate with carriers, vendors, and payroll for benefit administration and return-to-work processes.
• Support disability management and return-to-work initiatives with the Wellness team.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

HR/Business Administration-related post-secondary

Tools

Oracle Cloud (HRIS)

Job description

Calgary Co-op is seeking a Benefits Specialist to support employees through benefits, pension programs, and leaves. You will handle enrollment, eligibility, claims, and compliance while partnering with the Ability Management & Wellness team on return-to-work plans.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in benefits administration, strong customer service, and experience with HRIS systems like Oracle Cloud. A post-secondary credential in HR or business is preferred; unionized environment experience is a