Employee Benefits and Services Analyst - People Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority • Flexible within the Province, IL

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About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Employee Benefits and Services, the Employee Benefits and Services Analyst is responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of data and business processes related to 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 Analyst collaborates with the Employee Benefits and Services and broader People Services team to manage risk and liability, and promote efficiency and effectiveness in ensuring compliance and alignment with relevant legislation, regulations, operational and strategic objectives, and the mission, vision, and values of the organization. He/she makes recommendations related to the design, development, and ongoing evaluation of comprehensive and standardized processes and practices to support client needs and the effective, efficient, and sustainable delivery of services and programs. The Analyst applies an expert base of knowledge and experience in providing support and recommendations for business decision support.

Requirements

• Graduate of post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum of 5 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), preferably in a unionized health care environment.
• Understands and has a working knowledge of Collective Agreements and relevant pension and benefits plan texts and related legislation.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certification in employee pensions, benefits, business process mapping, and business enterprise information systems (particularly SAP) preferred.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) preferred.
• Experience in business process mapping and development is preferred.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the quality and integrity of data and business processes related to the administration of pension plans, insured and self-insured benefits plans, and terms and conditions of employment.
• Collaborating with the Employee Benefits and Services and broader People Services team to manage risk and liability.
• Promoting efficiency and effectiveness in ensuring compliance and alignment with relevant legislation, regulations, operational and strategic objectives, and the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Making recommendations related to the design, development, and ongoing evaluation of comprehensive and standardized processes and practices to support client needs and the effective, efficient, and sustainable delivery of services and programs.
• Applying an expert base of knowledge and experience in providing support and recommendations for business decision support.

Benefits

• health, dental, and travel insurance
• long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• a defined benefit pension plan
• Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree