Compensation & Benefits Advisor - People Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Upper Nappan, NS

2d•CA$31 - CA$39•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Compensation and Benefits, the Compensation and Benefits Advisor is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all employee life cycle transactions through the administration of pension plans, insured and self-insured benefits plans, and terms and conditions of employment as described by legislation, collective agreements, and policies. The Advisor acts as a first point of contact and resource for managers, employees, and People Services colleagues in ensuring compliance and alignment with relevant legislation, regulations, collective agreements, policies, operational and strategic objectives, and the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The advisor is responsible to maintain a high degree of data and business process quality and integrity, and to actively participate in the continuous improvement process. The Advisor applies a broad base of knowledge and experience in successfully carrying out the responsibilities of the role.

Requirements

Graduate of post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the administration of pensions and benefits, and terms and conditions of employment as related to the validation and processing of employee life cycle transactions in a business enterprise software system (particularly SAP and SuccessFactors), preferably in a unionized health care environment.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills including ability to work as a team member and ability to foster collaborative relationships.
Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking, synthesize information, problem solve and utilize good judgment in decision making.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality; recognize sensitive issues and respond appropriately.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certification in employee pensions, benefits, and business enterprise information systems (particularly SAP and SuccessFactors) preferred.
Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) preferred.
Some travel may be required.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurate and timely processing of all employee life cycle transactions.
Administration of pension plans, insured and self-insured benefits plans.
Administration of terms and conditions of employment as described by legislation, collective agreements, and policies.
Acting as a first point of contact and resource for managers, employees, and People Services colleagues.
Ensuring compliance and alignment with relevant legislation, regulations, collective agreements, policies, operational and strategic objectives, and the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Maintaining a high degree of data and business process quality and integrity.
Actively participating in the continuous improvement process.
Applying a broad base of knowledge and experience in successfully carrying out the responsibilities of the role.