About This Role
This permanent full-time opportunity is for a Benefits Specialist who will lead and plan the day-to-day administration of the company's group benefits programs. You will manage all employee escalated issues and work with stakeholders to resolve them in a timely manner. The role reports to the Compensation & Benefits Manager.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with employees, field HR, benefit partners, and people leaders regarding all aspects of benefits administration (health, dental, insurance, and retirement) in adherence to benefit policies and procedures
- Administer benefits and retirement plan in accordance with plan design, carrier contract, and standardized operating procedures
- Facilitate new hire and ad hoc benefits training sessions and assist in the development of employee education
- Collaborate with benefit plan providers, insurance carriers, and other vendors to resolve any identified service or claim-related issues
- Support annual benefits enrolment activities and year-end reporting on taxable activities
- Identify reporting requirements to effectively audit, report financials, and planning details to make informed decisions
- Support the development and implementation of HRIS system modifications to accommodate new benefits or plan choices
- Collaborate with internal partners to generate vendor payments and retirement plan contributions
- Audit data integrity of the internal system about carrier system to ensure the accuracy of coverage
- Create and update process documentation as required
Requirements
- Completion of a post-secondary HR diploma or degree program, or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of benefits experience with an understanding of legislation
- 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
Nice to have:
- Previous experience with Workday
Benefits
- Dental/Vision/Medical benefits
- Life Insurance
- Health Spending Account
- Employee Support and Mental Wellness
- Competitive matched retirement savings program – 401k (US) / RRSP (Canada)
- Be part of a long-standing and stable industry leader
Important Details
- Work locations: Toronto-Yorkdale office or Mississauga office
About the Company
IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian-owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and the company is built by hiring people who hold these values.
