City : Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Category : Full time

Industry : Public Services/Utilities

Employer : Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Why you’ll love working here:

• high-performance, people-focused culture

• our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves

• learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth

• membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security

• competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, and newly extended maternity/parental leave top of 26 weeks)

• optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%

• yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars

• access to an annual wellness reimbursement program for health and wellness-related expenses for permanent and temporary employees

• the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, HR Wellness & Benefits, the Sr. Specialist, Benefits will support the effective administration of HOOPP’s benefits and wellness program. This includes administering benefits in Workday, executing the benefits billing process, and liaising with Payroll and HR Operations to resolve benefits-related issues. The ideal candidate will have a passion for data accuracy and system integrity. They will demonstrate a strong sense of customer service when fielding employee inquiries and will be able to work collaboratively with team members to ensure the effective management of our employee benefits programs.

What you will do:

• Administer benefits in Workday, including enrolments, corrections, coverage updates, and monitoring and resolving integration reports

• Manage employee enrolments into the HOOPP pension

• Perform regular reconciliations of benefits data to ensure accuracy and completeness, collaborating with HR Operations team members to resolve issues

• Assist with benefits-related inquiries from employees

• Execute the benefits billing process, liaising with HOOPP’s benefits vendor

• Collaborate with Payroll and HR Operations team members to ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits-related transactions

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date benefits-related documentation and records

• Monitor digital beneficiary nominations in Sun Life, including sending reminders and otherwise supporting employees

• Participate in benefits-related projects and initiatives as needed

• Support administration of wellness program

What you will bring:

• University degree and /or Community College diploma, preferably in Human Resources and/or a combination of equivalent training, education and experience

• Certification in progress in Human Resources or related field an asset

• One to two years’ experience in HR with a focus on benefits administration

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Detail-oriented attitude, with strong organizational and time management skills

• Familiarity with HR information systems, Workday experience an asset

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word