Human Resources and Benefits Specialist

**Human Resources and Benefits Specialist**

**Job Profile**:
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration the Human Resources and Benefits Specialist will play a pivotal role in the administration and function of Human Resources and benefits at Roam Transit. This role will collaborate with the HR Generalist to manage various aspects of recruitment and the employee life cycle along with maintaining the accuracy of employee data through our HRIS. The HR and Benefits specialist is also responsible for the administration of our benefits and pension plans while ensuring compliance with provincial and employment standards regulations.

**Responsibilities**:
Human Resources:

- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes including new employee orientations, employee check-ins, and exit interviews.
- Maintain accuracy of employee data and documentation within HRIS
- Develop and generate HR-related reports and analytics for management review.
- Continuously build and improve functionality of HRIS.
- Ensure all HR related documentation is maintained and regularly updated.
- Responsible for maintaining all staff accommodations related documentation including tenancy agreements, landlord rules and regulations, and payroll related forms.
- Remain current with provincial employment standards, regulations, and human rights legislation.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with Employee handbook, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure company policies and procedures align with best practices.
- Assist with planning and coordination of team building and culture events.
- Assist with HR projects as required.
- Other duties as assigned.

Benefits & Pension Administration:

- Administration of Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP), Manulife Extended Health and Dental Plans, and MyHSA flex spending accounts.
- Ensure accurate record keeping and timely processing of all benefits and pension-related tasks.
- Responsible for adding and removing employees from various benefits and pension plans as required.
- Responsible for sending all benefits and pension welcome packages to new employees.
- Manage employee entitlements and deductions including uniform allowances, active living plan loans, staff accommodation, and reimbursements for drivers abstracts, medicals etc.
- Communicate effectively with employees regarding all benefits and pension related inquiries.
- Develop and generate benefits/pension related reports and analytics for management review.
- Assist with annual audit requirements relating to benefits.
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:
Education Requirement:

- Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related discipline. A combination of education plus work experience will also be considered.
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is considered an asset.

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 2 years of benefits administration experience.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in an HR role
- Minimum of 1 year experience in full-cycle recruiting.
- Experience in a complex payroll and benefits environment where a broad range of skills is required.
- Experience with HRIS systems.
- Experience with pension administration considered an asset.
- Experience with Bamboo HRIS, Ceridian Powerpay, Manulife, or MyHSA all considered an asset.
- Municipal government or public transit experience considered an asset.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

- Knowledge and understanding of Alberta employment legislation, HR best practices, Payroll compliance, and Human Rights Legislation.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with others.
- Excellent attention to detail as it relates to numbers, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
- Outstanding ability to prioritize and organize tasks to achieve deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required.
- Ability to problem solve efficiently.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of general office organization and proficiency in the operation of all related office equipment.
- Ability to adapt to evolving HR technologies and processes.

**Other Requirements, Conditions**:

- Must be legally able to work in Canada.
- Must pass police security clearance.
- Alberta driver’s license in good standing.

**Salary and Benefits**:

- $55,000 - $65,000 based on experience
- 35-hour work week based on 5 days per week
- The position is predominantly at our Beaver Street office in Banff and is regular business hours. Some flexibility for hours and remote work may be considered.
- The position is eligible for full health/dental benefits, pension plan, flex health and wellness spending account, paid sick leave, active living purchase loans and Roam public transit pass.

**Apply**: