Benefits Coordinator; 1-year contract

Canada’s Total Rewards team is searching for a Benefits Administrative Lead to assist with the administration and analysis of the benefit and wellbeing functions. Reporting to the Supervising Associate, Pension and Benefits, this role has the opportunity to proactively define processes that simplify, align and drive consistency across the organization.

Your key responsibilities

• This role will be responsible for administering EY benefits programs (including medical, prescription drug, dental, life insurance and AD&D) as well as assisting with the annual benefits enrollment.
• Respond to escalations from EY HR Helpline, Benefits In-box, staff, partners and retirees on a timely basis
• Assist with ensuring all aspects of the annual enrolment project plan are delivered and implemented, including: employee communications/booklets, internal and external website content and site testing
• Liaise with Global Mobility Consultant to set up temporary benefits coverage for inpatriates and obtaining approval from insurer for extension of partner coverage while on assignment
• Process maternity leave top ups
• Process Short Term Disability claims – setting up claims and pay reductions
• Research issues which arise and provide options and recommendation to leader
• Develop Your Wellbeing DNA themes/content bi-weekly
• Identify, research and update content for HR Connection (Total Rewards sections)
• Assist with wellbeing events and campaigns
• General pension administration tasks
• Process and track Total Rewards invoices from vendors ensuring appropriate coding and timely payment
• Manage BRIDGE process for Total Rewards; working with procurement to ensure the BRIDGEs are completed and submitted in a timely and accurate manner
• Electronic filing of pension and other personal records
• Assists in updating procedures and policy document on the firm sites
• Assist with other Total Rewards initiatives as required
   

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to remain efficient and extremely organized while handling a high volume of work
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to seek out answers to questions and problems
• Extremely trustworthy and capable of handling highly sensitive and confidential information
• Strong PC proficiency including MS word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn new applications and techniques quickly and effectively
• This role involves interaction with internal and external clients and professionals nationally and globally. Professional competency in the English language is therefore a requirement of this role. Bilingualism in both French and English is considered an asset.
   

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor's degree or a certificate in Human Resources (or a related field). Equivalent experience will also be considered. 
• 1+ years’ experience in Human Resources is preferred
   

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $49,200 to $73,800. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY 

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.