Benefits & Payroll Specialist - Montréal, Canada - Innocap

Innocap

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

ABOUT INNOCAP
Our origins date back to 1996.

Our heritage is the combination of two of the most respected firms in our industry:
Innocap + HedgeMark.

We provide Institutional allocators a superior way to structure, access and monitor their alternative investments through our Dedicated Managed Account platform.

We are the leading Dedicated Managed Account Platform in the world with US$49 billion in assets, >235 funds, >US$900B of client assets leveraging our technology.

We benefit from solid, committed, and long-term institutional shareholders.

Our values are client centricity, innovation, expertise, governance/ transparency, and partnership (with clients and among our talents). We are home to >300 innovative talents and robust financial technology operating from 7 locations worldwide. We are always looking for the energetic, curious, passionate people to join our global team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a key member of Innocap's Talent & Culture team, the Benefits Specialist will act as primary administrator of our HRIS and as expert on all aspects of the US and Canada group benefits and retirement plans.

You will also be a key contributor to the activities of the Talent & Culture team.

The Benefits and Payroll Specialist's will have the following responsibilities:

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Benefits / Liaison / Resource Person

Coordinate with our US and Canada group insurance carriers, retirement, and payroll providers regarding all aspects of our plans, including ongoing service, service standards, and accuracy of documentation (contracts, booklets, etc.)
Collaborate with finance department for vendor payments and payroll to ensure that employee enrollment, changes, and terminations are accurately entered
Maintain knowledge of legislation and ensure compliance of all benefit programs including medical (including COBRA compliance in the US), dental, disability, life and AD&D insurance, retirement, taxefficient accounts, workers compensation, family leave and wellness plans, in both Canada and the US
Oversee the annual enrollment processes and support the annual renewal of contracts with group benefits and insurance carriers
Act as expert to effectively explain our benefits to team members and employees in the US and Canada. Respond to general questions or enquiries and assist with resolving ad hoc claims and coverage issues.

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Payroll / Support

Execute payroll with our Finance team for US and Canada employees
Work with Talent and Culture team to develop and implement new benefit programs
Provide support to the hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes
Participate in special projects, including the 2023 HR Harmonization project undertaken by Innocap

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Systems / Data / Reporting

Responsible for administering our HRIS (BambooHR), including implementing enhancements to improve processes
Respond in a timely manner to various internal _(ex. colleagues for client presentations)_ and external _(ex. statistics Canada, auditors) _requests for employee data reports
Run regular reports and audits and bring any issues, errors, or discrepancies to the attention of the Talent & Culture leadership

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Having completed a DCS/DEC, AEC, certificate or bachelor's in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Excellent written and oral communication skills both in French and in English given the international nature of the work
Experience with administration of US and/or Canadian employee benefit programs
Handson experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
Familiarity with labour legislation and payroll processes
Excellent attention to details, analytical, and organizational skills
Strong proficiency in Excel and proven abilities and interest in data handling
A high degree of professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information