Group Benefit Specialist

Position: Full-time, permanent._
- Start date: As soon as possible._

**Here's what we do and why we do it.**

**Here's how you will contribute to the success of the company.**

Our team goal is to create work environments that are conducive to performance and professional development. We achieve this by ensuring that our internal clients are equipped with the tools and methods they need to support and guide their teams.

You will contribute to this objective by becoming THE resource person to answer and / or direct employee questions regarding benefits and global compensation programs. Succeeding in this role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, listening and communication skills and a great passion for people. To do this, you will be responsible for optimizing the processes in place and will have great fun teaming up with your HR colleagues who are driven by a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of our _Sherwebers_.

**Here's what your day-to-day will look like in this role**:
The Benefits Specialist acts as a resource person for matters relating to the group programs in place, from administration, communication, renewal campaigns to the front-line service offer in terms of needs related to benefit programs. benefits for all employees of the organization. More specifically, the role of Benefits Specialist consists of:

- Support and answer questions from employees regarding group insurance and saving programs, employee assistance plan, telemedicine, etc.;
- Review the benefits renewal proposal and collaborate with carriers for information requests;
- Ensure the updating of legislative changes and market trends on group benefits;
- Coordinate and promote enrollment and annual renewal campaigns;
- Participate in HR projects aimed at ensuring a good understanding and maximizing the use of programs in place by all _Sherwebers_;
- Perform tasks related to the manipulation of reports extracted from the integrated HRIS, data entry, drafting and sending of communications to employees.

**Here's what you need to have and master to get the job.**
- Collegial degree in Administration or Human Resources Management or any other appropriate Collegial study program;
- 1 to 3 years of experience relevant to the duties of the position;
- Past experience in an insurance company is an asset;
- **Bilingualism** (French and English) required;
- Acute sense of service and customer focus;
- Ability to work independently.
- Demonstrate excellent planning, priority management and strong ability to meet deadlines for deliverables;
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software;
- Professional and ethical management of confidential information.

**If you have these skills, you will fit right in with us**:

- **Communication skills **- Why? Because you will be expected to explain and vulgarize concepts by adapting the style and content of your messages to your audience (whether it’s internal clients, external clients or your teammates).
- **Organization and resourcefulness **- Why? Because we don’t believe in micromanagement. You will need to figure out solutions on your own by using your skills, your knowledge and any relevant information you can get your hands on.
- **Problem-solving skills**- Why? Because when you will face a problem, you will first analyze the information before identifying the possible causes. You will then explore and implement the most efficient and logical solutions.
- **Adaptability **- Why? Because our industry constantly evolves. You will have to adjust your thinking and methods to better suit new or unplanned situations (whether it’s for your daily tasks or your working environment).

**Here's what you can expect from us.**

Shortcutting your journey to your aspirations is possible when you surround yourself early on with knowledgeable and genuine people. We will put you in charge of important responsibilities from the beginning so that you can build your professional reputation. We will also help you quickly identify your strengths to build a strong foundation for your potential. So, if you have a head full of ideas and a soul full of hopes, here the floor is yours.

**This is our team philosophy.**

Humans are at the heart of our practice. What unites our team is the sense of purpose we get from creating meaningful work environments that inspire people. That's who we are, not just what we do. If you share this philosophy, you might just be one of us. Send us your resume to tell us your story.

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