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Join Our Team

We are looking for a highly organized and service-oriented Benefits Administrator to join our global compensation team on a temporary contract. In this role, you will participate in the daily management of employee pension, benefits, disability, and leave programs, while providing an exceptional employee experience.

You will be a key contact for employees and stakeholders, ensuring rigorous program management, prompt employee support, effective coordination with providers, and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Your Tasks

Benefits Administration

- Manage employee benefit programs, including health insurance, dental care insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, and employee assistance programs.
- Process employee life events, beneficiary updates,



coverage changes, and eligibility requests.
- Coordinate advantages administration activities with the payroll department, providers, and internal stakeholders.
- Answer employee questions regarding benefit coverage, reimbursement claim procedures, and eligibility.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity within HR systems.

Pension Plan Administration

- Manage pension plans and other retirement savings programs.
- Support employees in their enrollment, departure, retirement, and other retirement-related transactions.
- Ensure coordination with providers and pension plan administrators to ensure accurate and timely processing.
- Answer employee questions regarding pension plans and retirement savings programs.
- Participate in reporting, audits, and governance activities related to pension plans.

Disability and Leave Administration

- Coordinate the management of short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and leave programs.
- Act as a liaison between employees, managers, HR, payroll, and disability insurers.
- Monitor disability and leave files and ensure communication and documentation are done in a timely manner.
- Provide support for return-to-work planning and accommodation management.
- Provide key information to inform management.





Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) Support

- Communicate with employees to answer general questions regarding the Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Contribute to employee awareness by distributing educational resources and program-related communications.

Provider and Compliance Management

- Liaise with benefits providers, pension plan managers, and other third-party providers.
- Provide support during audits, reporting obligations, and compliance activities.
- Drive process improvements and special projects within the Global Compensation function.

Employee Support and Communication

- Provide professional and prompt support to employees regarding pension, benefits, disability, and leave.
- Develop and update employee communications, guides, FAQs, and educational materials to better raise awareness of benefits.
- Participate in onboarding activities and employee information sessions.
- Help translate complex program information into clear, accessible language for employees.

Your Profile

Qualifications

- Degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a related discipline.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in a related field.
- Experience managing pension and benefits programs intended for Canadian and international employees.
- CEBS certification or equivalent training in retirement and benefits is considered an asset.

Knowledge and Skills

- Knowledge of retirement, benefits, disability, and leave management practices.
- Understanding of applicable legislation regarding the confidentiality of pensions and benefits.
- Excellent customer service and c

📌 Benefits Administrator (Montreal)
🏢 MDA
📍 Montreal