Associate, Defined Benefit Administration

Introduction At Gallagher Benefit Services, you're a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions.   We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it's shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them.   We're a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow.   If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.   How you'll make an impactArthur J. Gallagher & Co., one of the world's largest insurance brokers, provides a full range of retail and wholesale property/casualty (P/C) brokerage and alternative risk transfer services globally, as well as employee benefit brokerage, consulting, and actuarial services in the United States. We also offer claims and information management, risk control consulting, and appraisal services to clients around the world. Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc. (GBS) consistently stands out in the marketplace as an employer of knowledgeable, highly skilled talent. We are a company that touches businesses and their employees on a personal level. At the core, our job is to help protect the health and well-being of employees and provide for their financial security � all while allowing employers to attract and retain the people they need to grow and succeed. As you consider the value of working for Gallagher Benefit Services, remember your talent, winning attitude and strong performance will be highly valued and will improve your potential. We are currently looking for a Benefits Analyst t hat has the character and personality to work with a strong team of personable and successful individuals. Poised for aggressive growth, there has never been a better time to be part of the Gallagher Benefits team. How will I impact the business? - As the Benefits Analyst you will be responsible for supporting the Senior Analysts, Account Executives and Consulting Team in managing client accounts. Our approach is warm and our relationships are everything with these client groups. - Collaborate with service providers for the collection, analysis and interpretation of life, disability and health care data - Develop awareness of life, disability and health care plan design, cost factors and help prepare team members for the renewal process - Prepare renewals and experience reports using renewal and reporting tools - Coordinate with Gallagher ServiceCentre (GSC) in support of project deliverables - Analyze claims and utilization data and look for trends and patterns - Prepare benefits marketing material and compile data and results from insurer proposals; prepare ad-hoc deliverables - Schedule kick-off meetings for renewals and experience reports - Liaise with service providers to ensure adherence to project deliverables - Other accountabilities to support the high functioning team you will be part of, as the need arises About youRequired: Bachelors degree and 3 years related experience required.Preferred: Behaviors: Evaluation, originality and ingenuity is required. Compensation and benefitsOn top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needsLife, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance optionsRetirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and moreEmployee Stock Purchase PlanOther benefits include:Educational expense reimbursementEmployee assistance programsDiscounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)Opportunity for flexible work arrangementsPaid sick days & personal daysEmployee education recognition programEmployee referral bonus programWe value inclusion and diversityInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.