Benefits Specialist

Job family: Human Resources- Business area: Andritz Group- Contract location: Brantford, ON, CA Kelowna, British Columbia, CA Edmonton, AB, CA Lachine, Quebec, CA Nanaimo, British Columbia, CA Laval, Quebec, CA Richmond, British Columbia, CA- Working location: Brantford, ON, CA- Location type: Location Flexible- Contract type: Permanent Full-Time- Job description:

- Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Execute and administer activities related to our group benefits and pension plans
- Research, problem solve and respond on issues related to benefit programs, objectives and procedures raised by employees, HR and third-party vendors
- Maintain accurate group benefit and pension filing systems and records.
- Collaborate with payroll to ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction.
- Assist employees with escalated health, dental, life and other related benefit issues.
- Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs. Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.
- Prepare and set up meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related programs. Ensure distribution of required employee notices.
- Perform testing activities for benefits administration systems implementations, changes, and ongoing enhancements
- Project plan and manage any system change requirements pertaining to benefit windows, enhancements, or country projects in supporting their successful rollout and implementation
- Review and monitor data integration reports to identify and address inaccuracies and systems errors
- Prepare and action monthly changes in provider portals as needed
- Liaise with system providers, local brokers, and vendors
- Review, action, and reconcile system generated reports
- Understand, interpret, and effectively communicate benefit plan provisions, policies, programs, process, and practice as the escalation point
- Administer invoicing and payment processes for regional and some local vendors including validating payments, etc. within the defined vendor management framework
- Provide guidance on complex benefits related issues to employees, interpreting policies or plans and leveraging vendors when necessary to support resolution of inquiries
- Other duties as assigned.

**Education & Experience**:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English required
- Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable legislation.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in employee benefits administration.
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Experience working in a rapid, fast-moving environment and in a multi-cultural/multi-country work environment
- Ability to use business judgment when assessing requirements and performance; identifying the right solution to meet business needs
- Demonstrated analytical abilities, attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing tasks and priorities

**What Qualities Are We Looking For?**
- We are looking for highly motivated individuals who can collaborate in teams and have the willingness to learn
- Strong communication skills
- Energetic, collaborative, and dedicated

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
- Requisition ID: 9749