Pension & Benefits Specialist

City of Windsor•Windsor, ON

1d•CA$81,423 - CA$98,970•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Windsor is seeking a Pension & Benefits Specialist to join their Human Resources department. This temporary full-time position is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the City’s pension and benefits policies and programs. The role involves serving as a subject matter expert, preparing communication materials, monitoring and analyzing benefit programs, coordinating insured benefit plans, overseeing death claims, providing guidance to retiring employees, administering enrolments and terminations, and liaising with external benefit providers. The position also involves reporting, research, trend monitoring, analysis, and developing recommendations for best practices. Additionally, the role includes performing Occupational Health & Safety duties and other related tasks as required.

Requirements

University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Political Science or Social Sciences or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of one (1) year senior administration experience or Human Resources experience preferably in pension and benefit plan administration
OR Post secondary Community College diploma in Business or Public Administration, Political Science or Social Sciences or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of two (2) years senior administration experience or Human Resources experience preferably in pension and benefit plan administration
OR Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma plus one (1) year post secondary education in Business or Public Administration, Political Science or Social Sciences or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalencies and a minimum of four (4) years senior administration experience or Human Resources experience preferably in pension and benefit plan administration
OR Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalencies and a minimum of six (6) years senior administration experience or Human Resources experience in pension and benefit plan administration
Advanced computer skills and familiar with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and the ability to learn new technologies
Experience interpreting and applying multiple collective agreements and policies for benefit purposes
Highly developed customer service and communication skills (written, verbal) with the ability to meet constant deadlines
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work
Strong analytical ability
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Deductive reasoning, problem solving ability and flexibility of decision making
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
Good organizational and time management abilities; set priorities and meet deadlines
Strong computer skills, including experience with PeopleSoft or similar HCM applications
Strong understanding and working knowledge of the OMERS Pension Plan and Benefit Plans in general, including administration, funding, claims management, etc.
Legislation and Regulatory knowledge, such as Employment Standards Act, EI Act, Income Tax Act, OMERS, Ontario Pension Benefits Act, MFIPPA, Privacy laws, etc. required

Nice To Haves

Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) a definite asset

Responsibilities

The day-to-day administration of the City’s pension and benefits policies and programs
Serving as a subject matter expert for all pension and benefit plan matters and providing in-depth knowledge, expertise, support and guidance to Human Resources, Payroll, management and employees, as required
Preparing communication materials relating to the pension (OMERS) and benefit plans (Green Shield, Great West Life) across the Corporation, updating employee information on internal database and / or intranet
Monitoring, analyzing and coordinating the Corporation’s Benefit Program and Procedures and making recommendations on possible changes and efficiencies to program design, procedural wording and collective agreement articles
Coordinating and implementing the insured benefit plans for the Corporation and for the administration of the OMERS pension plan
Overseeing and carrying out all death claims including consulting/consoling employees, surviving spouses and their family members
Meeting and providing general guidance to employees who are retiring so they are able to make informed decisions
Accurately administering all benefit enrolments, terminations, death benefits, benefit changes, employee life event changes, and late entrant applications in a timely fashion and meeting payroll input and reporting deadlines
Liaising with the City’s Ergonomist and Wellness Specialist as well as external benefit providers (i.e. Green Shield, Great West Life) regarding the Corporation benefit plans and programs as required
Providing reports, conducting research, monitoring trends and conducting analysis, plus developing and making recommendations to the Employee Service Centre Manager related to pension and benefits best practices
Performing Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program
Performing other related duties as required