Pension & Benefits Specialist – Canada Full Time

About Samuel, Son & Co. Ltd.

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 169 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking an inclusive, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and an annual bonus
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match 
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Hybrid schedule
• On the job training

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Administer Canadian pension and group benefits programs for hourly union, non-union and salaried employees. 
• Liaise with management, employees and vendors on health and disability claim issues. 
• Establish a good working relationship with third-party administrators, insurance carriers, and other service providers. 
• Maintain benefits and pension information in the company’s HCM systems. 
• Maintain pension and benefits records and files including contracts, plan documents, plan summaries/booklets and other materials. 
• Work with Payroll Team and HR Administrators on various issues relating to pension, benefits, and disability management.
• Communicate with employees as required including answering inquiries, distribution of material, forms, enrollment, etc.
• Support Total Rewards team and the broader Human Resources team on various issues. 
• Be an integral part of the Pension Audit & Benefits audit process including quarterly audits between our internal HCM system and third-party vendors.
• Work closely with HCM team to ensure the HR System is set up correctly for Pension & Benefits.
• Assist with health and retirement projects and initiatives as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a related field
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) designation, or working towards designation is considered an asset.
• 1 – 3 years’ experience supporting benefits and retirement as an Administrator or consultant.
• Working knowledge of Canadian government legislation relating to life and health benefit plans
• Working knowledge of Canadian pension legislation would also be an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent customer service skills
• Advanced skills in standard office applications (Excel, Word)
• Oracle HCM Cloud Fusion experience considered an asset.
• Well organized, and able to multi-task, with superior attention to detail, and planning.
• Strong math skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and embracing a diverse workforce and creating an environment that is open and inclusive for everyone.

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