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Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City:Houston

State:Texas

Job Summary:

The Benefits Specialist (Canada) will assist employees with selecting a benefits package and retirement or pension plan and will provide administrative support for those plans to employees and beneficiaries.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily maintenance of Benefits Canada Mailbox and responding to all queries within 48 hours
• Provides new hire employees Benefit Summary containing health benefits information within two weeks of hire date
• Provides enrollment invitation and assists employees in enrolling for benefits in Canada Life
• Serves as a liaison between participants and the Canada Life plan administrator, handling or facilitating requests for all changes, updates or revisions in the Canada Life Website
• Explains health and dental benefit plan policies, procedures, and sends out enrollment invitation to Canada Life Website
• Provides new hire employees Enrollment Guide for RRSP/DPSP Retirement Savings within two weeks of hire date
• Explains retirement benefit plan policies, procedures, and legal requirements to employees and beneficiaries.
• Serves as a liaison between beneficiaries and participants and the plan administrator, handling or facilitating requests for contribution adjustments, refunds, and other administrative changes.
• Runs reports to capture any employee change of status or terminations
• Terminates benefits in Canada Life when employee is terminated or resigns and removes employees option deductions in ADP

• Researches and recommends appropriate benefits plans and services based on data analysis.
• Conducts group benefits presentations for and/or individual interviews with employees regarding retirement and pension options.
• Acquires and distributes relevant information and documentation to plan participants and beneficiaries.
• Develops and maintains records of participants and beneficiaries including active, deferred, retired, and separated members.
• Coordinates with actuaries, plan administrators, accountants, and other professionals to provide verified and compiled data for administration of benefits.
• Assists with open enrollment for retiree insurance benefits.
• Ensures retirement plans are administered in accordance with company, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of legal and regulatory changes, trends, and other developments affecting retirement benefits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to clearly explain retirement plan options in easily understood terms.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and agency interpretations or opinions related to retirement benefits.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.  ADP Workforce Now and Success Factors strongly preferred
• Canada Benefits administration

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Minimum three years of experience with retirement, insurance benefits, financial planning, or actuarial services required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to NorthAmericaTA@bureauveritas.com.

We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!

If you would like additional information regarding Bureau Veritas' federal obligations in regards to equal employment opportunity, please click the link below:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters