Advisor, Pensions and Goup Insurance

Kruger Inc
CA - Montreal
January 10, 2025
Financial

Competitive Compensation

Stimulating Work Environment

Wide Range of Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent acts as an advisor within the Total Compensation team and independently supports our various benefits programs (Canada and U.S.). He/she ensures that these programs are rolled out to all employees, supports divisional administrators, takes part in disability management for complex cases, takes charge of the training of new directors, and participates in the harmonization of practices.

The Advisor, Pensions and Group Insurance, reports to the Director, Pensions and Group Insurance. He/she works closely with the Coordinator, Pensions and Group Insurance, as well as with HR business partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General

Ensure compliance of pension and group insurance plan administration.
Conduct regular follow-ups with the various service providers.
Collaborate with HR teams and payroll departments to ensure the proper management of our benefits programs.
Ensure the resolution of problematic cases related to employee benefits escalated to our team.
Take charge of the implementation of all changes required following the renewal of collective agreements (changes to insurance policies, pension plans, and systems).
Provide instructions and ensure the proper configuration of benefits elements in payroll systems.
Prepare various files for analysis (data verification, impact analysis when changes are made to the various plans).
Actively take part in all employee communications pertaining to benefits (promotional campaigns, employee information, etc.).
Participate in the documentation and continuous improvement of processes, as well as change management.
Follow up on suppliers' monthly invoicing process.

Group Insurance

Follow up with the insurer to ensure the proactive management of disability cases and, for complex cases, work with HR business partners within the various divisions for the resolution of cases.
Support changes related to annual renewals (planning, communication, implementation, premium changes), including system testing.
Validate and approve payments for life insurance claims and death benefits.

Pension Plans

Track the payment of pension contributions and update remittance instructions.
Prepare and reconcile pension plan financial reports.
Act as the coordinator of pension committees and attend meetings:

Prepare required material.
Draft the minutes.
Communicate with pension committee members.
Prepare quarterly activity reports.
Follow up on action items.

QUALIFICATIONS

ACADEMIC

• Bachelor's degree in administration, accounting, or human resources management.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in benefits administration, communication, and continuous improvement.

Demonstrated experience within large companies or with multiple companies, in the review of employee benefits management processes, disability management, and the harmonization of HR/payroll practices.
Solid knowledge of group insurance and defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans.
U.S. experience in group insurance cases, 401K, U.S. practices, etc. (an asset).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong computer skills (Word, advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume environment and to meet deadlines.

• Great ability to work independently.

• Strong analytical and solution-finding skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Organized, dependable, and rigorous, with an eye for detail.

• Able to work in a team and to manage priorities.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, customer service oriented, and good people skills.

LANGUAGES

• Bilingualism, French and English, oral and written, essential.

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