Bilingual Specialist managing Total Rewards and benefits programs in Canadian law firm. Supporting employees with leaves and accommodation requests across multiple offices.
Responsibilities
Managing leaves and related benefits, throughout the Firm.
Acting as the main contact for our firm members and for our providers regarding any issue and any updates in our benefits programs related to leaves of absence.
Contacting firm members who will take time off from work on a short-term disability leave, a maternity, paternity or parental leave, or a compassionate care leave in order to give them information regarding each of our programs and related benefits.
Coordinating the preparation of documents to be submitted to the firm members and the payroll service.
Participating in follow-up calls with our providers and insurers in connection with the management of short-term and long-term disability files.
Updating the master files regarding short-term disability leaves as well as maternity, paternity and parental leaves.
Supporting our firm members, leaders and other stakeholders with return to work and reintegration plans.
Ensuring follow-up with the proper stakeholders regarding complex matters.
Continually identifying opportunities to improve firm member and leader experience.
Managing accommodation requests across the Firm.
Handling all requests in a confidential and diligent manner.
Obtaining and preparing the required documentation, and coordinating follow-ups with our specialized external provider responsible for assessing accommodation requests, as well as with firm members and managers.
Leading Benefit orientation meetings for new members of the firm.
Supporting the members of the Centre of Excellence team with respect to any benefits-related requests from firm members, as well as from retirees.
Providing support to firm members regarding the interpretation and application of policies and procedures relating to the Total Rewards programs.
Participating in the optimization and documentation of payroll and benefits processes and developing new ideas for improving processes, procedures, and tools.
Leading and/or participating in HR projects related to human resources initiatives and to the Total Rewards Centre of Excellence.
Supporting the Senior Manager, Total Rewards, in daily activities and annual processes related to insurance, retirement plans, and all other benefits.
Supporting the members of the Centre of Excellence regarding any other requests or projects from the Centre.
Provide support to other members of the HR Services team during absences.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in administration or human resources.
Bilingualism (English and French) both spoken and written is required.
Minimum five years of experience in a similar position linked to benefits and absences management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite software, specifically Excel at an intermediate/advanced level.
Knowledge of Canadian laws, regulations, and programs related to benefits.
Professional certificate as a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS or CAAS) (asset).
Demonstrate focus on firm member experience, including strong timely communication.
Excellent organizational skills and good priority management.
Analytical and synthetic mindset and ability to optimize processes.
Strong interpersonal skills; good oral and written communication skills; able to work at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to changes in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to manage firm members with discretion and confidentiality.
Benefits
Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
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