Job Description: Pension and Benefits Coordinator

Organization: The Corporation of the County of Wellington
Location: Guelph, Ontario (Ontario)
Job Category: Job Posting
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $$70,870.80 - $82,901.00 (2022 Non-Union Compensation Grid) - Annual Salary

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Pension and Benefits Coordinator

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Pension and Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of pension and benefits, in addition to being cross-functional in the Payroll Coordinator position. Duties include, but are not limited to, enrolling eligible employees, making changes to records, terminating employees in the pension and benefits plans, maintaining accurate records of all related information, remitting payments to OMERS and the benefits carrier (including balancing/reconciling reports), and ensuring benefit claims are managed and monitored in an accurate and timely manner. The Pension and Benefit Coordinator is responsible for maintaining current reference material relating to benefits and OMERS, and distributing it to eligible employees whenever changes occur. The Pension and Benefits Coordinator calculates employee benefit deductions for payroll purposes to ensure all rates are kept current, and provides support and back-up to the Payroll Coordinator position.

The minimum qualifications for this position include:

Two year college diploma in business, accounting, human resources or a related field; courses in payroll and benefits is preferred.
Minimum five years of experience or equivalent processing pension and benefits, preferably in a municipal setting; experience processing payroll is an asset.
Knowledge of the Pension and Benefits Act, Employment Standards Act and OMERS regulations.
Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and practices as they apply to performing pension and benefits functions.
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; strong knowledge of Excel.
Working knowledge of both payroll software applications and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS); experience working with JD Edwards, InfoHR and Kronos is an asset.
Knowledge of online benefits administration and OMERS e-access is an asset.
Strong attention to detail and database auditing experience.
Excellent customer service and communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
A valid driver’s licence (minimum G2 Class) and access to a reliable vehicle.
All new or rehired employees must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and agreement of the County of Wellington vaccination requirement, prior to commencing employment.

This position offers a comprehensive benefit package and a salary range of: $70,870.80 - $82,901.00 (2022 Non-Union Compensation Grid), based on a 35 hour work week.

Visit our website at: www.wellington.ca

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, clearly marked Posting #321-22 by Friday, August 26 at 4:00 pm.

ATTENTION: HR DEPARTMENT, County of Wellington Administration Centre, 74 Woolwich Street, Guelph ON N1H 3T9. E: careers@wellington.ca or F: 519.837.8882. Please respond by one method of application only. No phone calls please. Personal information in relation to the recruitment and hiring process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The County is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for disabilities is available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.

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