Benefits Assistant | Employee Benefits

Role Overview

Candidate Profile

• Strong administrative and organizational skills are required.
• The role requires careful handling of confidential information, data entry, and electronic and manual filing.
• Proficiency with Meditech, eStaffing, and iSite is preferred.
• The candidate should be able to access and analyze reports for benefits, pension, and other HR initiatives.
• Effective communication is needed to advise managers and employees on policies and Collective Agreement issues.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills are important for contract interpretation and employee-relations matters.
• The role requires collaboration on HR projects, presentation preparation, and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety protocols.
• Graduation from an Office Administration program is listed under education, training, and experience.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine basic Collective Agreement issues and advise managers and supervisors.
• Advise managers, supervisors, and HR staff on HR systems and processes.
• Access reports and perform data entry in internal and external benefit-provider systems.
• Prepare and distribute confidential correspondence and legal documentation.
• Communicate with external benefit providers and carriers.
• Process documentation for terminations, employee benefits, new-employee packages, and name changes.
• Record and type minutes for team meetings.
• Set up and maintain electronic and manual filing systems.
• Prepare and design presentation materials.
• Participate in other HR projects as assigned.

Salary

• The salary range is $49,445 to $64,897 per annum based on 1.0 FTE.
• The midpoint of the stated salary range is $61,806 per annum.
• Salary placement generally depends on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

What We Offer

• Employer-paid training and education are offered.
• The benefits package includes vacation, insurance premiums, extended health and dental coverage, and a Municipal Pension Plan contribution.
• The organization promotes career growth and a balanced lifestyle.

Work Environment

• The position offers orientation customized to the employee's needs and support from colleagues.
• The role provides access to an interdisciplinary environment where patients are at the centre of care.
• Interior Health promotes psychological health and safety and opportunities for professional growth.