Company DescriptionAre you seeking to be a part of a hardworking benefits and payroll team? We are seeking a highly motivated Benefits Specialist who has the drive to be accountable for all administrative functions of companywide benefits and retirement plans while providing support to all our locations across Canada. The successful candidate will be post-secondary education with outstanding customer service skills and strong attention to detail. The candidate’s drive and passion to provide exceptional service levels and embrace our core values to our decentralized culture will be key to success.Emco CorporationEmco is one of Canada's largest leading national wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products and we are determined to provide quality and cutting-edge products that help support residential, commercial and infrastructure initiatives across Canada. Our talented and passionate team members are the key to our success. At Emco, we empower our team members to act like owners and make a difference within our business through striving for innovation and providing excellent customer service. This exciting full-time Benefits Specialist position is located at our head office (known as the National Support Centre) in London, Ontario. Our National Support Centre provides centralized support and is focused on providing value-added services to our over 350 locations across Canada. Job DescriptionAssist in all areas of the Company benefits plans, including plan design, administration, record keeping, reviewing service agreements, communicating plan changes and premium negotiationsAdminister benefits to our decentralized locations including enrolling teammates in the benefits plan, retirement plans, filing of documents relating to benefits and terminating teammates’ benefits when requiredRespond to teammates’ questions relating to the organization’s benefits and retirement plansAdminister the day to day activities on an active defined contribution pension plan and legacy defined benefit pension plansAnalyze, reconcile and submit monthly and biweekly benefits and retirement remittancesAdminister various leave of absences including disability claims management - STD, LTD, WCB/WSIB/CSST and return to work plansPrepare and review payroll adjustments as needed relating to the Company’s benefits and the defined contribution pension planAdminister and initiate the company wide Wellness, EAP and LifeSpeak programsAssist in negotiating contracts with third party providersFoster a culture of outstanding customer service to our Profit Centre Managers and all teammates across the countryMaintain and update internal processes as requiredParticipate and work on other department projects and tasks as needed QualificationsUniversity degree in HR or University Degree with a college diploma in HR3+ years of relevant experience in the benefits and pension area Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work in a team environmentSound knowledge of a flex benefits programExcellent relationship building and interpersonal skillsPositive attitude and enthusiasmAbility to maintain confidentiality and comply with legislation and internal policiesDetail oriented, strong organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple initiatives at one time in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal communication as well as presentation skillsKnowledge of pension plan rules is an assetKnowledge of Payroll is an assetExperience with PeopleSoft is an assetProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPointBilingual in FrenchAdditional InformationSalary Range: $62,000 - $68,000 EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
