Benifits Coordinator

Benifits Coordinator

37 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N8, Canada Req # Monday, May 27, Wood's Homes is a not-for-profit mental health centre based in Calgary, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community. Are you a passionate and dedicated individual interested in making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families? Are you committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diverse voices at every level? Then we want you to join the Wood's Homes team.

We Never Say No. We Never Give up. We Never Turn Anyone Away.

Wood’s Homes is a multi-service, non-profit children’s mental health centre based in Calgary. Our over employees and provide more than 40 programs and services for 28, children and their families each year in Calgary, Lethbridge, Strathmore, and Fort McMurray.

The commitment to high-risk adolescents, many of whom are faced with some very tough issues, is a point of pride for Wood’s Homes. The type of work we do requires quick thinking, confidence, forgiveness and persistence. We are proud of the high quality support services offered to our clients, partners and communities and, through our programs, will continue to promote and assist in the development and well-being of children, youth and families. 

We are currently seeking a Benefits Coordinator to work in the People and Culture Department. The Benefits Coordinator is the first point of contact for Wood’s Homes staff and is responsible for the coordination and timely handling of all matters relating to benefits, including Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB) claims.

This position reports to the People and Culture Director and will work closely with Payroll.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Administer all aspects of the group benefit plan and pension plan including monitoring loss experience and suggesting improvements.
• Coordinate all disability, workers’ compensation and leave claims and support return-to-work plans
• Liaise between benefit providers, WCB, management and employees
• Provide guidance to management on the interpretation of benefits related to the Collective Agreement and government legislation
• Prepares all monthly remittances for benefit vendors
• Provides client service both internally and externally on all benefits related issues
• Assist other People and Culture staff when required
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management plus three years of related experience, giving preference to exposure in a unionized environment
• Professional designation in benefits and retirement plans (CEBS, GBA, RPA, etc.) is considered an asset
• Experience with the management of benefit and payroll programs
• Experience with HR Information Systems, preferably Dayforce, is required
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, in particular, Excel 
• Good working knowledge and understanding of human resource concepts, principles, theories and practices.
• Solid problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, to effectively research, coordinate and analyze, a variety of information. 
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills are required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and tact when dealing with sensitive issues and information

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.

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