Benefits Specialist

Job Description Insight Global is seeking a People & Performance Benefits Specialist to join a leading insurance organization in Surrey, BC.

About the Role
This individual will serve as the subject matter expert for employee benefits programs, partnering closely with HR, Payroll, vendors, and leadership to ensure the successful administration, enhancement, and compliance of the organization’s total rewards offerings. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in benefits administration, disability management, and vendor relations, along with a passion for creating a positive employee experience through competitive and effective benefits programs.

Responsibilities

Manage the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, retirement, wellness, and leave-related benefits

Coordinate new hire benefit enrollments, employee life event changes, retiree benefits, and ongoing employee support

Maintain and validate benefits data within the HRIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Partner with Payroll to manage benefit deductions, reconciliations, and reporting

Lead annual and bi-annual benefits processes, including open enrollment and renewals

Work closely with external vendors and brokers to evaluate plan performance, negotiate renewals, and recommend program enhancements

Analyze market trends and employee feedback to improve benefits offerings and support attraction and retention strategies

Support mergers and acquisitions by conducting benefit comparisons, recommendations, and employee communications

Develop and manage employee wellness initiatives and programs

Administer disability management programs, including short-term disability, long-term disability, workers' compensation, and leave of absence processes

Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation, benefits regulations, and company policies

Required Skills & Experience

3+ years of experience in employee benefits administration, compensation, total rewards, or HR benefits

Strong knowledge of group health, dental, retirement, disability, and wellness programs

Experience managing benefits vendors, renewals, and employee benefit communications

Understanding of employment legislation and benefits-related compliance requirements

Experience working with HRIS systems and benefits data management

Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) designation or working toward completion

CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) designation or working toward completion

Experience supporting benefits programs during M&A integrations

Experience developing employee wellness initiatives and engagement programs

Background working within a large, multi-location organization

Pay range and compensation package
Pay range starting at $70,000/yr.

Please Note:

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