Our client, a leading Tier 1 manufacturing supplier is looking for a Compensation and Benefits Specialist to monitor, analyze and ensure compliance with their group benefit, pension, RRSP, compensation and total reward programs throughout their facilities.
NOTE:
- Occasional domestic travel to other facilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and administer a fair, equitable and competitive total compensation and benefits package
- Support creation, implementation and administration of all compensation programs including salary programs (annual salary and labour market surveys)
- Participate in market reviews of benefit plans to ensure competitive package is offered. Support benefit plan design.
- Discuss proposed changes in benefits package with union as required. Manage communication of any changes in benefits with union and non-union employees.
- Manage sign-up process
- Collect hourly pay data to be used during collective bargaining
- Manage Job descriptions
- Maintain performance evaluations, provide analysis on salary grades; ensure salary changes are completed related to promotions and performance reviews
- Ensure that compensation practices comply with current legislation (pay equity, human rights, etc.)
- Work closely with the HRIS Data Analyst on improving benefits/pension audits, identify discrepancies/errors related to eligibility enrollments, termination, waiver of premium benefit plan deductions etc.
- Support annual pension filing
- Administer retirement plans (complete all enrollments and changes as required), set up information sessions for groups as needed, conduct periodic audits regarding contributions and eligibility
- Conduct ongoing research into emerging trends, issues and best practices
- Ensure Total Rewards, Service Awards, Employee Assistance programs and policies are up to date; assist in the implementation of new programs and policies; ensure consistent communication of programs and policies.
- Support the business and HR team members with compensation/benefits/retirement information
- Support Health and Wellness Metrics, programs and quarterly benefit trending reports
- Contribute to Total Rewards projects with research and analysis as required
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Admin. or Finance preferred
- A minimum of 3 - 5 years of Compensation & Benefits Specialist experience is required. Preference given to candidates with manufacturing experience. CEBS Designation ideal, CHRP is considered an asset
- Benefits experience in the following:
- taking benefit packages to market (dealing with brokers) for comparative quotes
- knowledge of benefit plan design
- managed and communicated changes in benefit packages to all employees
- understanding of enrolling/managing/coordinating the benefit programs and as it impacts employees
- Compensation experience in the following:
- understands pay bands
- annual reviews and understanding how the results of the reviews impact pay rate within pay bands
- reviewing compensation structures, including; looking at market factors, competitive rates, and benchmarks
- pay equity review experience
- Experience in employee on-boarding
- Demonstrated experience in collecting large data sets and providing data analysis, develop suggested action plans to drive the business forward
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g. vlookup, macros, IF statements, pivot tables) with a strong analytical ability
- Prior experience participating in process improvement activities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with various types of incentives and benefits
- Proven ability to foster and build effective business partnerships that contribute to the HR practices including; communication, HR systems, and cultural awareness
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Thorough understanding of local, provincial and federal laws involving employment, HR, and HR policies
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS, payroll, and similar employee management software
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
MECAN
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- reviewing compensation structures: 3 years (required)
- pay equity: 3 years (required)
- compensation & benefits: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
