Benefits Specialist

Posted 5 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Junior
Sales
The Role
Administer employee health, dental, insurance, retirement, and benefits programs. Resolve escalated employee and vendor issues, support enrollment and reporting, audit benefit data, coordinate payments and contributions, assist with HRIS modifications, provide benefits training, and maintain process documentation. The role requires benefits administration experience, strong Excel and analytical skills, confidentiality, and effective stakeholder communication.
Summary Generated by Built In

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

This a permanent full-time opportunity based in our Toronto-Yorkdale office or Mississauga office.

As a Benefits Administrator, you will report to the Compensation & Benefits Manager and be responsible for leading and planning the day-to-day administration of the company’s group benefits programs. You will manage all employee escalated issues and work with all stakeholders to resolve in a timely manner.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

  • Competitive compensation/pay package 
  • Dental/Vision/Medical benefits 
  • Life Insurance 
  • Health Spending Account 
  • Employee Support and Mental Wellness 
  • Competitive matched retirement savings program – 401k (US) / RRSP (Canada) 
  • Be part of a long-standing and stable industry leader 
     

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE; 

  • Communicating with employees, field HR, benefit partners, and people leaders regarding all aspects of benefits administration (health, dental, insurance, and retirement) in adherence to benefit policies and procedures
  • Administering benefits and retirement plan in accordance with plan design, carrier contract, and standardized operating procedures
  • Facilitating new hire and ad hoc benefits training sessions and assisting in the development of employee education
  • Collaborating with benefit plan providers, insurance carriers, and other vendors to resolve any identified service or claim-related issues
  • Supporting annual benefits enrolment activities and year-end reporting on taxable activities.
  • Identifying reporting requirements to effectively audit, report financials, and planning details to make informed decisions
  • Supporting the development and implementation of HRIS system modifications to accommodate new benefits or plan choices
  • Collaborating with internal partners to generate vendor payments and retirement plan contributions
  • Auditing data integrity of the internal system about carrier system to ensure the accuracy of coverage
  • Creating and updating process documentation as required.
     

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE; 

  • Completion of a post-secondary HR diploma or degree program, or equivalent experience.  
  • 1+ years of benefits experience with an understanding of legislation.
  • Previous experience with Workday preferred
  • Strong organizational skills to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
  • Proven ability to communicate and coordinate with team and external stakeholders positively to build strong relationships.
  • Keen sense of confidentiality for sensitive information
  • Excellent analytical and Excel skills to assess data and report findings.

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian-owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry.


Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!


Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Skills Required

  • Post-secondary HR diploma or degree, or equivalent experience
  • At least 1 year of benefits experience
  • Understanding of benefits-related legislation
  • Previous Workday experience
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong communication and coordination skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
  • Excellent analytical and Microsoft Excel skills

IKO North America Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IKO North America and has not been reviewed or approved by IKO North America.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair or decent for many roles, with certain sales and engineering positions viewed as solid for the sector. This points to competitive compensation in those tracks relative to typical manufacturing roles.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Overtime and shift differentials in plants can materially boost take‑home pay for hourly roles. This makes total earnings more attractive where extra hours are available.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match appears across multiple U.S. postings. Retirement benefits help round out a standard, competitive total compensation package.

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The Company
HQ: Calgary
1,225 Employees
Year Founded: 1951

What We Do

IKO Roofing is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing, and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 30 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business established in 1951.

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