Benefits Specialist - Winnipeg, Canada - Richardson International

Richardson International

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 160 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada's Best Managed Companies. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Richardson has approximately 3,000 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

Responsibilities:

Provides benefits expertise and guidance to employees throughout their lifecycle with Richardson from new hire benefits enrollment, through life event changes, and into termination/retirement
Handles complex issues and confidential questions from employees, former employees and retirees, dependents and beneficiaries regarding benefit program eligibility, features, options, procedures and changes
Leads and administers flex benefits plan open enrollment activities across multiple employee groups; implements annual benefits renewal pricing and changes in employee costshare
Drafts benefits plan communications for various employee groups; delivers employee information sessions with respect to plan changes
Supports benefits system implementation by coordinating and collaborating with external service providers and internal HRIS team on benefits plan changes, system enhancements, and interfaces

Qualifications:

Commerce Degree in Human Resources or Business with 35 years of related benefits experience or combination of education and experience
Demonstrated commitment to education and ongoing development; enrollment in, or completion of, the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) program would be an asset
Above average interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization, and with external service providers
Strong skills in project management and in data analysis, reconciliation and summary reporting
Strong skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience administering benefits for union employees or U.S. employees would be an asset
Experience administering a flex benefits plan would be an asset

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.