Pension and Benefits Specialist, Human Resources
3 weeks ago
Pension and Benefits Specialist, Human Resources - Temporary, Full-time
Other Professions (HR, IT, Finance, etc.) Hybrid Remote , Halifax,Nova Scotia Temporary, Full-Time ReqID: 40071
Temporary, Full-Time (1.Program Name: Human Resources
Number of Hours Bi-weekly: This is a hybrid work opportunity where the successful candidate will split their time to work remotely and in-office at our Halifax site.
VON provides home and community care to more than 10,000 people every day in Ontario and Nova Scotia. As a registered charity and not-for-profit, our organization is all about the difference we can make in people’s lives. The Pension and Benefits (P&B) Specialist is responsible for administering employee pension and benefit programs, recommending plan changes and serving as a resource to staff and managers on related issues and ensuring accuracy of employee data.
Provides guidance and advice to employees regarding pension and benefits, utilizing exceptional interpersonal skills and knowledge of each union group and their respective Collective Agreements, legislative requirement and carrier guidelines.
Collaborates with the Labour Relations team to interpret collective agreement wording related to group benefits and pension eligibility.
Reviews collective agreement wording and provides recommendations to Senior Manager for discussions in bargaining to strategize on standardization of practices.
Establishes employee benefits eligibility, coverage, effective dates and payroll premium deduction set-up in accordance with union contracts and benefit policy agreements and ensures all necessary information is entered in SAP and the benefit administrator site.
Prepares reports and analysis for use by the team and the finance department for recommendation on write-offs and collections for benefit premium arrears.
Monitors and reports on key performance indicators to evaluate areas for improved efficiency.
Monitors employee leave of absences, creates payment schedules and enters employee benefit/pension cheques in SAP for payment of premiums.
Liaises between VON employees and benefit and pension carriers.
Communicates with managers regarding job content, specific objectives, personal performance and action plans to achieve performance objectives.
Bylaws, Standards, Policies, applicable legislation).
Participates in continuous decision-making to promote continuous quality improvement using LEAN principles.
Engage with cross functional team members, Senior Directors, Directors, Managers and employees to advice on processes and procedures.
Engage with employees in providing benefits and pension information.
Collaborates with service providers related to pension and benefit sector.
Post-secondary education with degree/certificate in Human Resources Management
Related courses in Pension and Benefits, or other related field considered an asset.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience with administering Group Benefits plans (health, dental, life insurance, LTD, AD&D, optional insurance) and Pension Administration (Defined Benefit Pension Plans preferred).
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation is an asset.
Experience in a unionized environment/health care environment considered an asset.
Proficiency in Windows OS and MS Office Suite programs.
Demonstrate effective time management, planning and organizing of days’ work activities.
A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Fine hand movements VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at for further details.
VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.
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