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Who we are: Human Resources (HR) partners with clients to achieve outcomes and create a positive employment experience that is built on trust, respect and teamwork.
Our Human Resources team is growing and we are looking for a seasoned Advisor to lead our Benefit Program to ensure it's progressive, responsive to the wellness of employees but maintains cost effectiveness.
What you will do in this role:
In this role you will lead the benefit review project(s) to identify program and process redesign opportunities and develop recommendations to ensure it's competitive, sustainable, marketable and meets the needs of a diverse workforce.
You will participate in external benchmarking surveys and analyze results to recommend a redesign or influence potential union negotiations. Utilizing your experience, you will provide insights and guidance on benefit policy interpretation and claims, initiate revisions to contracts and benefit booklets, work with your Manager for the annual benefit contract renewal as well as lead the annual early retiree benefit premium renewal process.
This role involves the use of your analytical skills to analyze costing and provide advice during the benefit negotiation strategy during collective bargaining or to management. It will involve analyzing complex benefits utilization, costs, and trends, identify risks and areas that need improvement and make recommendations according to your findings. As well as, you will prepare a demographic report and risk analysis data for annual benefit renewal.
This work will involve collaborating with several internal and external partners.
The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information:
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
Advisor, Benefits
Corporate Services- Human Resources
Status: Contract Full Time; 24 month duration
Salary Range: $100,172-$125,213 per annum plus comprehensive benefits
Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Who we are: Human Resources (HR) partners with clients to achieve outcomes and create a positive employment experience that is built on trust, respect and teamwork.
Our Human Resources team is growing and we are looking for a seasoned Advisor to lead our Benefit Program to ensure it's progressive, responsive to the wellness of employees but maintains cost effectiveness.
What you will do in this role:
In this role you will lead the benefit review project(s) to identify program and process redesign opportunities and develop recommendations to ensure it's competitive, sustainable, marketable and meets the needs of a diverse workforce.
You will participate in external benchmarking surveys and analyze results to recommend a redesign or influence potential union negotiations. Utilizing your experience, you will provide insights and guidance on benefit policy interpretation and claims, initiate revisions to contracts and benefit booklets, work with your Manager for the annual benefit contract renewal as well as lead the annual early retiree benefit premium renewal process.
This role involves the use of your analytical skills to analyze costing and provide advice during the benefit negotiation strategy during collective bargaining or to management. It will involve analyzing complex benefits utilization, costs, and trends, identify risks and areas that need improvement and make recommendations according to your findings. As well as, you will prepare a demographic report and risk analysis data for annual benefit renewal.
This work will involve collaborating with several internal and external partners.
- In conjunction with Legal Services (or external legal firms), represent the Peel’s interest at Benefits related arbitrations or mediations if required
- Liaises with Corporate Finance on annual HRBN survey and retirement benefits valuation process
- Advises Human Resources leadership and Executive Team on program design creation, updates and implementation
- Manage relationships with all external business partners including Benefit Carriers and Benefit Consultants
- Collaborate with other HR functional areas to establish systems and processes to administer benefits programs and ensure the integrity and compliance of the program
- Prepare ELT and Council reports on benefits matters and conduct the survey or research required by Commissioner, ELT, and/or Regional Council
- Works with procurement to lead the procurement process, including preparing the Scope of Work, Request for Information or Request for Proposal documents
- Prepare and communicate benefit plan summary to employees and other HR partners
- Responsible for preparing benefits package and provide benefits orientation for Regional Councilors
- Present and address questions at retiree benefits information sessions
- Monitor benefits contracts with vendors/consultants and ensure contract details algin with current laws, as well as corporate guidelines, policies, objectives, and goals
- Responsible for program and policy communication to internal employees and external relationships
- Provide information, clarification and interpretation to management, employees and retirees regarding benefit plans and policies
Lastly, using your writing skills & knowledge of the benefits program you will ...
- Prepares technical program plans such as Benefit Contracts and assists Legal Services with Benefit Contract Benefit planning processes
- Create Pathways announcements, email communications, employee surveys, and any other communication documents to promote benefits programs or provide updates
- Communicate and implement benefit plan changes as a result of collective bargaining
What the role requires:
- University degree in Human Resource Management, Finance
- Five (5) years’ progressive experience in benefits field
- Specialized knowledge of employee benefits programs, systems, tools and techniques
- Thorough knowledge of benefit plan design, funding arrangement and renewal process
- Project management certification
- Combination of education and experience may be considered
Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated skill in applying project management methodologies
- Understanding of relevant legislation i.e., Employment Standards Act, CRA regulations, Human Rights Code, Provincial Health Care Legislation, tax provision, etc.
- Experience and ability to conceptualize, develop recommendations to support decision making, and structure complex problems
- Strong report writing, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate essential project management skills
- Extensive knowledge of HRMS and MS Office applications
- Advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel data management and data analysis functions for detailed analysis
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Nice to have:
- CEBS/CHRP designation
- Experience in unionized environment
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Bramptonworksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.
The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
About Us: Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.
We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information:
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.
Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
