Pay: CA$70,000.00 – CA$80,000.00 per year

Job description:

YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today we are one of North America’s leading apparel retailers operating over 700 stores across Canada and the United States under the following banners: Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens, Forever 21, Urban Kids, Suzy Shier, Bluenotes, West 49, Amnesia, Charlotte Russe, Rue 21 and Mandee.

Our goal is to sustain performance that exceeds expectations. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued and inspired to achieve results. We give our people the appropriate tools, freedom and authority to make decisions. They are accountable for their actions and we recognize their efforts and reward their results. We attract and nurture the best people by providing leadership opportunities, career development and continuous learning. We are committed to leading by example and with integrity. We treat people with respect and dignity, promote the benefits of diversity and address challenges in a direct and compassionate manner. We engage people in our goals and objectives; we listen and act on new ideas where possible. That is our Philosophy.

Responsibilities

Manage Annual renewal process for Canada & US

Manage vendor relationships

Manage Open enrollment set up and delivery for Canada and US

Promote engagement through employee communication strategies

Partner with internal stakeholders for record keeping, audit and data integrity

Answer employee benefits-related questions

Coordinate bill payments, audit enrollment and investigate discrepancies

Manage annual compliance calendar for Canada

Manage annual compliance calendar for US including 5500 filings, PCORI, PPACA

Reconcile and manage RRSP and 401K plans





Supervise Benefit administration team to ensure timely accurate record keeping and excellent employee experience

Be the subject matter expert in plan operations and process improvement strategies

Support HR VP and work with broker in plan design and carrier negotiations

Leaves of Absence Advantages administration, invoicing and reconciliations.

Manage Benefit policies and procedures and ensure compliance with government and provincial/state regulations for Canada and the US.

Collaborate with internal and external stake holder to deliver efficiency and effective cost management

Requirements

7+ Years of relevant Canadian/US Benefits experience

Group Benefits Associate (GBA) or Certificated Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation is an asset

Strong knowledge of Dayforce Benefits Administration

Implementation project management

Strong Microsoft Office Suite

Creative problem solving

Audit and reconciliation experience

What we offer:

Competitive Compensation Package

Health and Dental Benefits Plan

Paid Sick Days

Employee Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Ongoing Training and Development

Career Advancement Opportunities

Being part of an amazing, supportive and collaborative team

YM Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.

This posting is for an open vacancy.

We use AI in our hiring process.

Benefits:

Dental care

Discounted or free food

On-site parking

Paid time off

Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

North York, ON M6A 2W1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

Benefits: 7 years (required)

US Benefits : 2 years (required)

Dayforce Benefits Administration : 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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📌 Senior Benefits Specialist (Ontario)
🏢 YM
📍 Ontario