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About the role

  • Benefits Specialist administering group benefits, retirement plans, and HRIS processes for Canadian roofing-materials manufacturer IKO Industries. Supporting employees, vendors, enrolment, audits, and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and plan the day-to-day administration of the company’s group benefits programs
  • Manage escalated employee issues and work with stakeholders to resolve them in a timely manner
  • Communicate with employees, field HR, benefit partners, and people leaders regarding benefits administration
  • Administer benefits and retirement plans according to plan design, carrier contracts, and standard operating procedures
  • Facilitate new hire and ad hoc benefits training sessions and assist with employee education
  • Collaborate with benefit providers, insurance carriers, and vendors to resolve service or claim-related issues
  • Support annual benefits enrolment activities and year-end reporting on taxable activities
  • Identify reporting requirements to audit and report financials and planning details
  • Support HRIS system modifications for new benefits or plan choices
  • Collaborate with internal partners to generate vendor payments and retirement plan contributions
  • Audit internal-system data against carrier-system data to ensure coverage accuracy
  • Create and update process documentation

Requirements

  • Completion of a post-secondary HR diploma or degree program, or equivalent experience
  • 1+ years of benefits experience with an understanding of legislation
  • Previous experience with Workday preferred
  • Strong organizational skills to work efficiently and meet deadlines
  • Proven ability to communicate and coordinate with team and external stakeholders positively to build strong relationships
  • Keen sense of confidentiality for sensitive information
  • Excellent analytical and Excel skills to assess data and report findings

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation/pay package
  • Dental/Vision/Medical benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Spending Account
  • Employee Support and Mental Wellness
  • Competitive matched retirement savings program – 401k (US) / RRSP (Canada)
  • Permanent full-time employment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health care
  • Progressive and challenging workplace
  • Commitment to teamwork and integrity
  • Accommodations available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteTorontoCanada

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