Requisition ID: 534

Location: North Sydney, NS

Annual Salary (40 hours/week): $63263.2 - $79079.52

Application Closing Date: 06/12/2024

Application Closing Time: 23:59 hours Atlantic Time

Marine Atlantic is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our employees embody our core values; they are diverse, safety-oriented team-players who exhibit integrity and commitment, and always strive for excellence.

Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to work with our Recruiting, Compensation, and Benefits department, located in North Sydney, NS.

The Human Resources (HR) Division is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that align with Marine Atlantic's vision and foster strong employee engagement in all areas of strategic human resource management including talent management, equity, diversity and inclusion, leadership development, labour relations, total compensation, workforce and succession planning, staff scheduling and employee health and wellness. It ensures programs and policies are in place to support all aspects of the employee life cycle, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management, training, and development.

Reporting to the Senior Pension and Benefits Lead, the Compensation & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the Pension, Health & Dental, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-term Disability, and other applicable employee benefits. Maintenance of the enterprise resource planning system and related interfaces and databases is also covered by this position. As with all positions within the HR department, the position deals with confidential employee information and must always be respectful of employee privacy.

Additional Key Areas of Responsibility

• Oversees the administration of Health & Dental, Short- & Long-term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Maintains and updates employee records in the company's enterprise resource planning system. Monitors data in the enterprise resource planning system and maintains pertinent system tables. Audits data entry on a regular basis.
• Maintains employee benefit enrollments for the Benefit Module within the enterprise resource planning system, including maintenance of manager reporting relationships in the system, maintenance of return of service agreement and contract end date information.
• Meets with new employees either one on one or in a group to assist with the completion of new hire packages, explains all group benefits, and answers any questions.
• Processes terminations in the enterprise resource planning system.
• Maintains the computerized travel pass system and creates travel cards.
• Organizes the yearly service awards functions at each of the port communities.
• Leads the Employee Recognition Committee, organizes meetings as required to plan Employee Recognition functions.
• Processes monthly retirements in conjunction with the Company pension plan administrator. Coordinates nomination process for the Pensioner Board representative. Serves as Secretary to Pension Board attending regular meetings and preparation of the minutes. Coordinates and presents at Pre-Retirement Seminars.
• Processes employees buy backs and pension deficiency payments, co-ordinates the "Alive and Well process" for pensioners in conjunction with the Company Pension Plan, handles monthly interfaces for pensions and balances with service provider, liaises with pension provider and employees on pension credit splits.
• Maintains the Unifor health subsidy. This involves determining employee subsidy eligibility, processing monthly billing, balancing funds wired to the Trustee and Custodian against pensioners paid the subsidy each month and reconciling any discrepancies.
• Additional responsibilities include filing of all pertinent documentation on personal files, assisting with office mail outs, and other duties as assigned.
• Promotes a safe working environment.

Qualifications:

• University Degree or College Diploma in relevant field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a relevant role.

OR a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and experience in a related position.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Essential):

• Knowledge and use of computer based human resources information systems.
• Advanced computer skills – Microsoft Office applications, etc.
• Experience with group employee benefits, pension plans, insurance contracts, and policies.
• Strong Organizational, Communication, Interpersonal skills.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Time management skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Asset):

• Knowledge of report writer computer software.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and/or Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) Designation would be considered an asset.

Why work for the Marine Atlantic team?

• As part of the Marine Atlantic team, you will participate in a variety of ongoing training programs and development opportunities to navigate your career and chart your course for success. We provide a positive and inclusive work culture that is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Some benefits of working with Marine Atlantic include competitive salaries, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, and professional development opportunities. Come experience the pride of working with an organization with newly constructed and revitalized infrastructure that has positioned itself for the future.

Additional Information

Marine Atlantic is a Federal Crown Corporation that provides a vital ferry service link between Newfoundland and Labrador and mainland Canada.

At Marine Atlantic, we are dedicated to building and fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, where all employees and customers feel welcomed, valued, and respected.

Marine Atlantic invites applications from all qualified candidates and hires based on merit. We are committed to the principles of equitable employment for all and strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your cover letter, resume or application.

To receive this job poster in an alternative format or to discuss alternate ways of completing the online application, please contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at careers-carrieres@ma.ca.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at careers-carrieres@ma.ca.