We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Benefits & Pension Specialist to supplement our Compensation & Benefits team.
Responsibilities: * Support the North America C&B leadership team with the design and implementation of benefits. * Perform operational and administrative tasks associated with the administration of benefits and pension plans. * Support with process review and recommend/implement improvements to streamline and gain efficiency. * Extract reports and conduct analyses in support of benefits & pension plan administration. * Support the quarterly and annual compliance activities associated with benefits and pension programs and processes. * Prepare materials for board presentations and leadership team sessions. * Draft communications for HR, management, and employees regarding compensation & benefit programs, leveraging email and internal social media platforms (VIVA Engage). * Responding to HR inquiries regarding pension and benefits. * Assist the North America C&B leadership team with project management, through effective organization, documentation, tracking progress, managing deadlines and prioritization of tasks.
Requirements: * Bachelor's degree preferred, or comparable work experience in lieu of degree. * 5-8 years benefit & pensions administration experience. Canada and US experienced preferred. * A current knowledge of Canada laws and regulations that impact HR, Compensation, & Benefits * Proficiency in all Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. * The ability to work as part of a virtual team, but effective in self-directed activity. * Comfortable working in a flexible/hybrid working model, in-office and via online collaboration tools * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent administrative and organizational skills. * Effective communication skills. * Strong attention to detail. * Fluent English proficiency required; Advanced proficiency of Canadian French is a plus.