Representative, Benefits

SalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $29.30 - $38.45 / hour Job SummaryWe are hiring a Relief Full Time Representative, Benefits & Employee Information to join our team in New Westminster, B.C. We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.  A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage. Important to knowBefore we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:Confirm you are legally entitled to work in CanadaTake the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you. Detailed OverviewSupporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:Within the Benefits & Employee Information Department, the Representative, Benefits & Employee Information provides service to obtain, document, process and release applicable people information in accordance with established policies, procedures and contractual agreements. Responsibilities Processes and maintains all information relating to employee benefits and pension, including new hire documentation, change of status, terminations, leaves of absence, retirements, long term disability, salary increments and contract increases.Provides information, notices, and direction to employees regarding benefit and pension plans, including eligibility for employer-paid benefits during leaves of absences.Calculates retirement and/or severance entitlements on termination, retirement, or death by review of personnel file or Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and provides documentation to Payroll as required.Processes increments to ensure current employees are paid accurately. Provides documentation to Payroll for missed pay and conducts ongoing audits as required.Prepares portable information for employees that have terminated. Reviews and verifies portable information with the affected employee, ensuring accuracy before processing it into the HRIS following employee approval.Conducts daily audits ensuring accuracy of data within HRIS due to employee changes, transfers, and terminations.Maintain employee record information in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.Processes employee inquiries and requests concerning benefit and pension plans, including applications to purchase pensionable services and employee paid benefit coverage requests for casuals that require self-pay benefits.Calculates, prepares, and distributes benefit entitlement information and reports. Monitors significant life event changes (marital changes, dependent changes), and notifies applicable carriers.Responds to routine enquiries from Fraser Health staff and external organizations.Calculates, prepares, and distributes benefit entitlement information and reports.Researches and compiles statistics as required.Participates in departmental projects as assigned. QualificationsEducation and ExperienceDiploma in Human Resource Management or related discipline and two (2) years'' recent related Benefits experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.COMPETENCIES:Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.Professional/Technical Capabilities:Working knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation and collective agreements.Proficiency in the use of computer applications that include systems such as MEDITECH and database, spreadsheet and desktop office programs.Physical ability to perform duties related to the position.Sound keyboarding skill. About Fraser HealthFraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warningPlease be on alert for recruitment scams. 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