Benefits Specialist - Canada - Remote

Position Description

Title: Benefits Specialist Canada

Department: Human Resources

Location: Remote

Immediate Supervisor: Vice President Human Resources Canada

Status: Exempt

Position Purpose: The Benefits Specialist leads the evaluation and maintenance of company payroll and benefit programs to for our Canadian locations to attract, motivate and retain IPG talent. This role acts as a key business partner, providing sound recommendations and advice programs, ensuring consistency and alignment to strategic priorities.

Principle Accountabilities

• Support payroll activities including payroll submission, government remittance and regulatory compliance, time off accruals and record keeping.
• Partner with HR leadership to manage relationships with 3rd party providers including contract administration, annual renewal agreements, negotiations and RFPs as required.
• Lead benefit execution, including the evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of changes to the benefit programs; ensure benefit plan documents and summary plan descriptions are maintained and compliant with applicable laws.
• Administer and oversee the pension processes to ensure timeliness and legislative compliance; provide documentation for annual internal and external audit requests. Responsible for completion of annual pension regulatory filings and other legislated reporting, member of Company's pension committee.
• Reviews and analyzes the benefits market in Canada to determine best practices, make recommendations to maintain market competitive offerings.
• Support audits related to payroll
• Maintain a working knowledge of employment legislation influencing pay and benefit programs.
• Act as SME for our total rewards offering and provide advice and guidance to HR team and managers.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding the pension and benefit program, and act as a liaison with third party consultants to address employee benefit concerns or questions and coordinate employee education activities.
• Prepare various payroll and management reports and support Finance with reconciliation of payroll taxes.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Strong project planning skills and the ability to work under strict deadlines as well as managing multiple priorities independently is required.
• Post-secondary education in related field, Bachelor's degree preferred, professional designation in related areas a strong asset.
• Experience with payroll and payroll systems a strong asset.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and the highest standards for accuracy and precision.
• Excellent business acumen coupled with strong research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of HR, legislative and payroll policies/practices.
• Advanced understanding of Excel, and database management; HRIS experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll, group benefits, retirement savings plans and pensions.
• The ability to leverage data to make recommendations and decisions.
• A Strong communicator with an exceptional service orientation who works well independently and in a team environment.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in payroll, pension, and benefit administration.

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