Strategic Employee Benefits Manager

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada BentallGreenOak Full time

BentallGreenOak is a leading provider of commercial property management and leasing services in Canada, with a broad range of real estate services aimed at creating sustainable value for our clients. With over 400 properties under our management representing over 67 million sq ft of commercial and residential property, our clients have trusted us to successfully deliver an institutional standard of quality and discipline to their real estate management needs for more than three decades.

We are seeking a dynamic Total Rewards Analyst who is energetic, driven, and eager to bring forth new ideas that foster positive change within our organization. As the Total Rewards Analyst, you will work in partnership with the Manager, Total Rewards and play a crucial role in managing and enhancing our employee benefits programs.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary point of contact for employees regarding benefit and pension inquiries, providing exceptional client services and support.
  • Manage day-to-day administration and maintenance of the Group Benefits and Retirement plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance within our HRIS and with our service providers.
  • Complete onboarding and offboarding activities and ensure employee elections and dependent information is accurate across all systems.
  • Reconcile and process monthly premium invoices. Liaise with service providers to resolve issues promptly and efficiently.
  • Update and validate employee deductions and coverage amounts and calculate premiums adjustments as required.
  • Provide education to employees on the benefit programs and prepare relevant and engaging communication materials.
  • Connect with plan beneficiaries to provide information regarding their entitlements and responsibilities along with required documentation.
  • Collaborate closely with Employees, Managers, Business Partners, and Case Managers throughout Leaves of absences process, including Disability, Worker's Compensation, and Maternal/Parental leaves.
  • Maintain accurate records and prepare regular and ad hoc reports, as requested
  • Coordinate with payroll to process maternity & parental leave top up payments, leave of absences, and ad hoc adjustments as required.
  • Calculate and reconcile benefit premium payments for employees on leave.

Your Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 3-4 years of experience in Human Resources and group benefits administration and Compensation Administration.
  • Progressing towards a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation considered an asset.
  • Experience in compensation analysis or job evaluation considered an asset
  • Excellent relationship building and communication skills, with a demonstrated commitment to customer service.
  • Strong understanding of employee benefits, leave management, regulation and compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to think critically, propose new ideas to generate change, with a proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Sound judgment showing tact, diplomacy, and discretion in handling information of confidential and/or sensitive nature
  • Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs with an eagerness in taking advantage of evolving functions.
  • Experience with UKG and HRSoft technologies or similar HRIS and Compensation technologies.
  • Willingsness to learn in a dynamic environment and share new ideas to generate change.
  • A commitment to continuous improvement and enhancing the employee experience.

The estimated salary for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

About the Opportunity:

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing them with benefits that support their needs and help them thrive. We are passionate about creating a workplace that inspires our team to innovate, grow, and make a difference.



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