Pension & Benefits AdvisorABOUT THE ROLEWe have an exciting opportunity for a
Pension & Benefits Advisor to join our Total Rewards Team. Reporting to the Director, Compensation & Total Rewards, the Advisor, Pension & Benefits is responsible for the administration of our pensions and group benefits for unionized employees, retirees, and non-union populations based in Canada and the U.S.
This role is based out of our downtown
Calgary head office. This is a full-time, hybrid role.
A DAY IN THE LIFE- Administer day-to-day processes for employee benefit programs in alignment with plan documents and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate and validate data shared with partners and providers to ensure accuracy of member coverage and associated premiums and deductions
- Provide exceptional customer service and guidance to employees and HR partners regarding pension and benefits programs, policies, and procedures
- Keep plans compliant with legislation, internal policies, collective agreements, and contract requirements
- Maintain robust documentation and filing systems to facilitate legislated filings and audit processes
- Support and enable strong vendor performance and contract adherence, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement and simplification initiatives
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Labour Relations, Payroll, and third-party vendors to resolve pension and benefit matters
- Participate in end-to-end annual benefits enrolment cycles including communication, testing, auditing, and issue resolution
- Safeguard employee privacy and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information
ABOUT YOU- Minimum five (5) years of related benefits administration experience, preferably in a complex, multi-plan and/or multi-jurisdictional environment
- Comprehensive pension and group benefits experience including plan administration, employee support, vendor management, invoicing and reconciliations, and issue resolution
- Strong working knowledge of pension and benefits legislation
- Effective communication skills with internal/external stakeholders
- Highly organized and able to juggle priorities and tight deadlines
- Exceptional customer focus with strong professional acumen
- Sound analytical skills with demonstrated attention to detail
- Experience administering pension and benefits plans for U.S.-based employees is an asset
THE PERKS- Competitive salary
- Annual Incentive Compensation
- Company-matching pension plan
- Flexible health benefits for you and your family
- Generous vacation and personal days
- Learning and development programs
- Employee recognition and rewards
- Annual wellness allowance
Explore our Employee Experience Booklet on our Careers site to see how we support your growth and wellbeing www.transalta.com/careers
