Location Address:
100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto
Number of Openings:
1
Pay
$61,608.00 - $104,956.00
Job Posting Description:
This is a hybrid role #LI-Hybrid
Do you enjoy solving people problems and contributing directly to your organization’s employee value proposition? Reporting to the Senior Manager, Total Rewards, the Benefits Specialist supports the design, implementation, and coordination of the benefits programs ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compensation philosophy; competitiveness within the industry and community; and compliance with collective agreements and relevant legislation. The Benefits Specialist will provide consultative analytical services for the organization’s benefit and pension programs and provide subject matter expertise and guidance to groups within HR and consults across the company regarding benefit and pension issues.
If you are hardworking, resourceful, detailed, and results-oriented, and take initiative, then this is the role for you!
About the Role
- Provides specialized guidance to the HR team and management on the application of benefit and pension plans on issues related to recruitment, development, and retention of employees.
- Interprets and applies HR and benefit carrier policies, collective agreements and legislation consulting with others in HR, Payroll and WWS.
- Provides subject matter expertise on all benefit and pension plan provisions and provides guidance to the HR team.
- Respond to second level escalations, review data and ensure knowledge articles are comprehensive and aid in driving down the number of escalations
- Ensures employees are well-informed regarding benefits and pension programs by ensuring knowledge articles are comprehensive in supporting the business
- In collaboration with the Sr Total Rewards Specialist, ensure the regular communication of the EVP to both internal and external audiences
- Lead the implementation of benefit changes including those flowing from collective agreement and other union settlements.
- Lead the year end benefit processes projects (reconciliations, balance reviews, long-term income protection pension contribution payments, age-related benefit coverage terminations, dependent eligibility, coverage terminations, health care spending account balances, paid time off carried-forward balances and pay-outs, etc.)
- Research and report on economic indicators, market data and trends to support external competitiveness.
- Lead the updating and revamping of programs to ensure best practices are embedded, processes are efficient, and policies are aligned to the programs
- Conduct a bi-annual external review of the insured and uninsured benefit programs to create an understanding of the market position of the LCBO packages.
About You
- Completion of a post-secondary degree in Human Resources or related field.
- 5+ years of recent benefit and pension experience.
- Experience assisting in the implementation of several benefits programs.
- Experience understanding benefits related data, renewals, and partnering with vendors and benefit providers.
- Experience with project management.
- Sound knowledge of HR and benefits procedures and union contracts.
- Knowledge of employee benefits best practices in both union and non-union environments.
- Sound understanding of applicable legislation, concepts, collective agreements, typical company policies and benefits provisions.
We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program, a Defined Benefit Pension, discounts on products and services via Workperks, and much more.
There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…
Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.
We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.
Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Work Hours:
36.25
Union / Non-Union:
Non-Union
Job Posting End Date:
November 19, 2024
The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
