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- We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager Benefits is responsible for supporting the implementation and administration of Company-wide employee benefits plans (health & welfare and/or retirement) in the Canadian market. The Manager, Benefits provides oversight to the operations and benefit vendor partnerships that support employee needs and the key strategies set forth by HR Leadership.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages and directs the administration of certain employee benefit programs (health & welfare or retirement).
Coordinates with vendors for testing and system set-up to ensure accurate and timely annual enrollment periods for electing benefits.
Works closely with Total Rewards leadership to support the annual benefits budget established. Coordinates with benefits consultant and HR Leadership for tracking and reporting benefits spend.
Assists HR Leadership with coordination of annual benefit vendor renewal discussions with Consultant.
Assists in the executions of a benefits communication strategy to effectively relay and notify employees of benefits information. This includes communicating plans and programs through organizational announcement materials, summary plan documents (SPDs), newsletters, and other media / communication vehicles. Ensures compliance with regulatory bodies.
Trains, coaches and manages the performance of employees as needed.
Ensures company compliance with all Canadian requirements related to benefit plans.
Acts as the project manager to lead and direct organizational critical and complex benefits projects. Ensures that projects remain on track and focused on execution of initiatives.
Participates in vendor selection for benefit vendors. Establishes and maintains a strong partnership and working relationship with vendors to ensure their level of service is delivered to Republic’s expectations.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
HRIS and Payroll system knowledge.
Benefits certification (such as CEBS, ASPPA or equivalent) preferred.
Experience with collectively bargained benefit plans.
French Canadian speaking preferred
Experience with all Canadian requirements related to benefits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Canadian Benefits or related field at a progressively responsible level.
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- Retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
