National Benefits Analyst

7 days ago


Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Holcim Full time

Job Summary

The Benefits Analyst will lead the Lafarge wellness program while supporting employee benefits and organizational health initiatives for Lafarge Canada. The incumbent will continually evolve the integrated strategy to support a diverse and multigenerational workforce of employees.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safety:
    • Enhance the safety culture of Lafarge by adhering to safety policies, taking ownership for ensuring a safe workplace, and demonstrating support to organizational safety initiatives.
  • Benefits Administration:
    • Proactively identify gaps in processes and make recommendations for improvements to enable efficient benefits delivery, including the ROI of proposed changes.
    • Lead revisions of programs to ensure continued support and fulfillment of employee needs by taking an innovative and forward-looking approach that is financially sound.
    • Have a strong understanding of different benefit plan options and technology enablers and make recommendations on digital delivery options and services.
    • Serve as the escalation point for matters related to health and benefits by acting as the tier 2 point of contact for benefit issues within the company, collaborating with HR and the business to ensure resolution of issues.
    • Ensure retiree taxable benefits (Quebec medical + life insurance) are accurately calculated and reported on tax receipts.
    • Manage submitted document change forms (DCFs) by working with HR/LR on the amendments and coordinating implementation of benefit plan changes with external vendors, including reviewing contracts and booklets for changes.
    • Provide support for benefit program implementations and rollouts.
    • Assist with the preparation and delivery of employee education sessions.
    • Coordinate, draft, and review program-related communication materials.
    • Maintain PenBen file and act as the super-user.
    • Assist with preparation and tracking of severance letters.
    • Support the annual post-retirement valuation, data collections, and submission of data to vendors.
    • Coordinate the annual taxable benefit reporting process for actives, retirees, and Quebec actives/retirees.
    • Manage the annual benefit enrollment exercise.
    • Manage annual audits by responding to auditor's inquiries.
    • Document/maintain administrative procedures and policies related to benefit and wellness programs.
    • Maintain current knowledge of related government rules and regulations for benefits and other applicable labor and/or tax laws and regulations.
    • Assist with and participate in special projects, strategic initiatives (negotiations, plan mergers) as well as M&A/divestiture activities.
    • Champion a culture where individuals are given the opportunity to practice wellness and feel empowered to take ownership of their health.
    • Research, analyze, and interpret existing/proposed statutory requirements governing benefits and wellness plans and recommend appropriate course of action.
    • Provide training and delegate level-appropriate tasks to Admin Support.
    • Support the work of the broader Total Rewards team as required.
  • Vendor Management:
    • Coordinate with home/auto discount vendors on mailings every two to three years.
    • Work with consultants and vendors on business travel/AD&D renewals.
    • Work with vendors on fitness membership & executive medical renewals.
    • Supervise management of external vendors (e.g., insurers, administrators, consultants).
    • Coordinate the implementation of benefit plan changes with external vendors, including reviewing contracts and booklets for changes.
    • Fulfill compliance requirements for regulatory and internal reporting requirements and manage the process within Lafarge and between external vendors.
    • Manage the annual service award programs with external vendor(s).
  • Relationships to Others:
    • Country HR teams.
    • Labor Relations Team.
    • All Lafarge employees and retirees.
    • Business Service Centre.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resource Administration, or other related field combined with specialized training in benefits administration or compensation (i.e., CHRL, CEBS, CCP).

Experience and Skill Set:

  • Strong preference for bilingualism in French and English.
  • 3-5 years of progressive corporate benefits experience with an emphasis on managing and executing multiple initiatives and process enhancements.
  • Passionate about elevating the employee experience, corporate health and wellness, approaching the challenge from a user-centric design perspective, and bringing fresh ideas and creative thinking to the table.
  • Strong benefits industry and market knowledge of competitive landscape.
  • Deep understanding of benefits plan administration, cost modeling, and impact assessment of plan changes.
  • A team player with a natural propensity to build and leverage strong internal networks to get the job done.
  • A strong communicator, compelling storyteller, and influencer with the ability to gain support and sponsorship from a variety of stakeholders to participate in and champion a true wellness experience.
  • Ability to use data to make informed recommendations, ask thought-provoking questions, and bring fresh thinking to the table.
  • Willingness to roll up your sleeves, be a bold agent for change, and walk the talk when it comes to supporting employee wellness.
  • Superior analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of provincial and federal laws pertinent to benefit administration.

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