Functional Lead, Group Benefits, Wellness, and - Kitchener, Canada - ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Global Rewards People Analytics and Wellness, this new and critical role will provide functional leadership and analysis on global group benefit plans and retirement plans.

You will be the first point of contact for employees and leaders who have inquiries on all facets of ApplyBoard's Group Benefits, Wellness and Retirement Plans.

This is a great job opportunity open to the following locations:

Canada:
Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Alberta and Manitoba.

United States:
Massachusetts, California, Washington, Arizona, Texas, Illinois and New York.

What you'll be doing every day:

Trusted advisor to Directors, Managers, HRBPs and the P&C team
Data-led critical thinker with business acumen
Facilitate the annual renewal processes, making recommendations for program changes and providing program value using a cost containment strategy
Facilitation of the global re-enrollment processes in Canada and the US
Manage vendor relationships in Canada, US, and the UK
Responsible for recommending and implementing governance structures for retirement programs
Knowledge of city, county, state, provincial, and federal requirements for benefits, retirement plans and leaves
Responsible for measuring and analyzing program effectiveness
Responsible for benefit and retirement plan survey participation and benchmarking
Responsible for recommending and facilitating employee communications
Understanding industry trends
Lead the development of the TRW newsletter and measure effectiveness

What you bring to the table:

Prior experience in Benefits, Retirement Plans, and Wellness
College or University degree is preferred but not required
Minimum 5 years experience working in a Total Rewards function as an Analyst or Specialist. Must have directly managed benefit renewals and retirement program governance.
Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Excel skills required. Must have experience using Excel to analyze large data sets quickly and accurately (i.e. basic formulas, VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables). Familiarity with Google Sheets is an asset.

Ideally, you also have experience with some of:

Workday HRIS

Life at ApplyBoard:
By joining our team, you have the opportunity to:

Join the fastest-growing technology company in Canada, with many opportunities for growth and advancement
Work alongside a globally diverse team of over 1,500 team members based in over 25 countries, who speak more than 75 languages.
Make a difference in the lives of thousands of students as they explore educational opportunities
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About ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard was named the fastest-growing technology company in Canada by Deloitte, ranking #1 on the Technology Fast 50 list in 2019 and #2 in 2020.

ApplyBoard was also been named to LinkedIn's list of Top Startups in 2020 and 2021 and TechTO's list of top Canadian Rocketship companies to accelerate your career in the Tech Industry.

In 2021, ApplyBoard announced a C$375M Series D funding on a C$4B valuation.

This funding will allow us to further invest in our technology, grow our team around the world, and serve more students on our mission to educate the world.

Thank you for your interest in ApplyBoard. Please note that only qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

ApplyBoard is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process, please let us know.