US Benefits Specialist

IKO North America; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Dental/Vision/Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Employee Support and Mental Wellness

RRSP (Canada) / 401(k) matching

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator to manage US employee benefit programs and leave administration. The role oversees enrollments, eligibility changes, and annual open enrollment while maintaining accurate HRIS records and partnering with payroll.

You will work with providers and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective communication. Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in US benefits administration, strong understanding of health and welfare

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of US benefits and leave administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of US health/welfare benefits and leave compliance.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll interfaces.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Administer US employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and leave programs.
• Manage benefit enrollments, eligibility changes, life events, terminations, and other employee status changes, ensuring accurate records across HRIS and vendor systems.
• Support annual open enrollment, including planning, system testing, communications, and execution.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with benefit providers, consultants, and third-party administrators.
• Partner with Payroll and HRIS to ensure accurate deductions, contributions, data, and system processes.
• Administer employee leaves, including FMLA, medical, family, disability, and other statutory and company-sponsored leaves.
• Support employees, managers, and HR teams with benefit and leave inquiries, resolving more complex issues as needed.
• Monitor US federal, state, and local benefit and leave regulations and support compliance, audits, reporting, and required filings.
• Analyze benefits and leave data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve programs and processes.
• Support benchmarking, program enhancements, and total rewards initiatives.
• Develop clear employee communications and resources to help employees understand and make the most of their benefits.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members and contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement.

Skills

US benefits administration

Leave administration

HRIS experience

Payroll interfaces

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive compensation/pay package
• Dental/Vision/Medical benefits
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Competitive matched retirement savings program – 401k (US) / RRSP (Canada)
• Be part of a long standing and stable industry leader

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE;

• Administer US employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and leave programs.
• Manage benefit enrollments, eligibility changes, life events, terminations, and other employee status changes, ensuring accurate records across HRIS and vendor systems.
• Support annual open enrollment, including planning, system testing, communications, and execution.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with benefit providers, consultants, and third-party administrators.
• Partner with Payroll and HRIS to ensure accurate deductions, contributions, data, and system processes.
• Administer employee leaves, including FMLA, medical, family, disability, and other statutory and company-sponsored leaves.
• Support employees, managers, and HR teams with benefit and leave inquiries, resolving more complex issues as needed.
• Monitor US federal, state, and local benefit and leave regulations and support compliance, audits, reporting, and required filings.
• Analyze benefits and leave data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve programs and processes.
• Support benchmarking, program enhancements, and total rewards initiatives.
• Develop clear employee communications and resources to help employees understand and make the most of their benefits.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members and contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of experience administering US employee benefits and leave programs.
• Strong knowledge of US health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, leave administration, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS, benefits administration systems, and payroll interfaces.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;

• 5-10% travel to the US.

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry.

Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Benefits of Employment:

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment:

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.