Benefits Specialist - 1 position
Human Resources
Temporary Full Time
Non-Union
Posting #: 32614
Posting Date: April 17, 2014
Submission Deadline: April 30, 2014
Patricia Melo
 
Anticipated to extend to May 2015, subject to the availability of work.
 
The Benefits Specialist will be responsible for day to day leadership and guidance regarding St. Joseph's leave of absence administrative processes, pension, and benefits programs to the payroll and benefits staff within Human Resources, the broader HR team, and customers.
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 

• Leadership and coaching of benefit staff in completing day to day operational tasks
• Providing support to the broader HR team with expertise related to benefit legislation and policy, audit and controls, HR technology, and administrative best practices
• Championing process improvement initiatives through research and design of best practices promoting excellent customer service and process efficiencies
• Contributing to major technological enhancement projects such as implementation of new modules and system upgrades acting as a key project participant

 
Additionally, the Benefits Specialist will act as the key liaison with the pension and benefit third party providers to ensure service standards and contract details are adhered to. This role is also responsible for working closely with the external benefit consultants on financial matters or plan design issues as they arise.
 
Essential Qualifications
 

• Graduate of a Bachelors degree program in a related field i.e. Human Resources, Business Administration.
• Minimum 3 years recent and related experience required (preferably in health care setting)
• Strong knowledge of employee benefit and salary administration best practices in both union and non unionized environments
• Understanding of federal and provincial legislation (i.e. Ontario Pension and Benefit Act, Employment Standards Act, etc.)
• Demonstrated critical thinking approach with exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficient user of all Microsoft Office Applications, including advanced knowledge in Word and Excel
• Strong team player and self-motivated toward process improvement
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and utilize time efficiently
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed to the principles of confidentiality
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Superior customer service skills with a focus on multi-tasking and priority setting
• Extensive knowledge of HR and Payroll software applications
• Demonstrated ability to interpret contracts/manuals/policies etc.

 
Preferred Qualifications
 

• Professional designation in human resources , compensation, pension and benefits, i.e. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), etc.
• Experience with Defined Benefit Pension Plans
• Working knowledge of Peoplesoft

 
All applicants must apply to this position through our website www.sjhc.london.on.ca.  To apply to this position, click/copy and paste the following link into your browser,   https://apps.sjhc.london.on.ca/ats/viewPosting.php?posting=32614
 
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those under consideration will be contacted.