Pension and Benefits Specialist

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

**Company Bio**

Legal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.

As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.

If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.

**Primary function**

This role will play a pivotal part in managing the administration of LAO’s newly enrolled Defined Benefit pension plan (OPSEU Pension Plan and the Public Service Pension Plan) while also providing support in benefits administration.

Home Location: Provincial Office
Secondary Location(s): n/a

Reporting to: Director, Human Resources

**Key accountabilities**
- Oversee the entire pension administration process for over 1100 employees, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Liaise and collaborate with the Ontario Pension Board and OPTrust on a regular basis, ensuring accurate and timely processing of pension-related transactions.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of both pension plans, using the Employer Portals to process enrollments, leaves of absence, and terminations/retirements, along with the submission of required documents.
- Encourage completion of documentation for employee benefits/pension enrolment and re-enrolment, and following up as required.
- Resolve any data discrepancies in coordination with Payroll.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for pension-related inquiries from employees, retirees, and external partners (OPTrust, Ontario Pension Board).
- Assist in benefits administration tasks, and serve as a primary point of contact for benefits related inquiries.
- Support in the development and implementation of employee communication strategies related to pension and benefits programs.

**Required skills & experience**
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or combined combination of education and experience).
- Two to three years of experience in pension administration, preferably in a corporate setting.
- Strong knowledge of pension regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements.
- Strong computer skills that include proficiency Word, Power Point and advanced proficiency in Excel and Human Resources Information Systems
- Proficiency in benefits administration processes and practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with employees and external partners.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities

Organizational Competencies Expected
- Client Focus
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Personal Motivation and Accountability
- Focus on Quality and Best Practice
- Problem Solving and Sound Judgment
- Organizational Awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration

**Equity Statement**

Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO. LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, attracting and retaining diverse staff. All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

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