Benefits Advisor

2 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time
At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges.

You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track.

We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference.

You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us

Job Summary
The Benefits Advisor is responsible for managing and administering plans and programs for CN's Benefits Team portfolio.

The role supports Benefits Managers on financial aspects, design, governance, communication, management of external providers, coordination with unions and other functions.


Main Responsibilities

Group Benefits Plans

  • Collaborate with external vendors to manage administration of the Canadian benefit plans and annual enrollment
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and support various CN stakeholders on benefitsrelated issues (Labour Relations (LR) and Human Resources (HR), Accounting, and Finance)
  • Support Benefit Manager on ongoing review of policies, programs, processes, and monitoring of market bestpractices
  • Develop communications pertaining to Canadian benefits
  • Perform analyses and support projections for budgeting and funding of benefit programs
  • Support the evaluation of the cost impact of potential changes to support recommendations in union negotiations
  • Support Benefits Manager in the review and update contracts based on latest agreements or provisions, and collaborate with Legal and Supply Management teams for contract renewals and implementations
  • Support Benefits Manager in negotiations and renewal of annual group insurance with multiple insurers
  • Monitor and assess impact of legislative changes across all provinces and at the federal level

Special Projects

  • Perform analyses and prepare business cases and recommendations for special ad hoc projects such as a Request For Proposals (RFPs), potential acquisitions, and new programs
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within CN in support of other functions

Disability Management (
Canada)**- Monitor and make recommendations to improve internal processes

  • Participate in management and coordination of Union Long Term Disability (LTD) Committee and Benefit Advisory Committee

Conditions
The role has hybrid working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines and handle pressure.

Requirements:

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in benefits administration
  • Experience with leading projects and managing internal and external stakeholders
Education/Certification/Designation

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation considered an asset

Competencies

  • Makes informed and timely decisions to get things done
  • Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience
  • Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
  • Builds and maintains an internal network to support a better overall work experience
  • Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes
  • Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
  • Shows initiative and empowers others to raise CN's collective game
  • Project Management
Technical Skills/Knowledge

  • Knowledge in group insurance programs
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Basic knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)
  • Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
  • Any experience for any of the above would be considered as an asset
About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler.

Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year.

As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S.

through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919.

CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.


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