Job Posting
Employee Service Centre Benefits Representative
CEBS Requirement: Required
Edmonton, AB
Come and be a part of the City of Edmonton's Employee Service Centre (ESC) dynamic team! As a Benefits Representative, you'll be responsible for efficient benefits functions that support over 14,000 city employees throughout 8 different departments.
Working with a team of professionals, you will provide efficient solutions and services to the entire organization in a manner that focuses on accuracy, timeliness and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, your day could include the following:
- Process and audit new hires and benefits administration for union and non-union employees
- Process and verify employee benefit changes and deductions; administer employee leave plans
- Process and ensure accuracy of pay and benefits documents for employee onboarding and transfers
- Provide interpretation regarding collective agreements, administrative policies and legislative changes
- Provide benefits information in accordance with Collective Agreements, third party processes and applicable legislation
- Create, maintain and inactivate permanent and temporary positions in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
- Process organizational structure and related cost centre changes
- Research, problem solve and respond to individual employee pay and benefit enquiries received in a continuous phone queue system, email or chat
- Human Resources Information System (HRIS) projects and testing, as required
Qualifications:
- Completion of the twelfth (12) school grade
- Designation as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), or a certificate in benefits administration or human resources administration from a recognized post-secondary institute or professional association
- Minimum 3 years related progressively responsible experience in end-to-end union benefits and/or employee transaction administration, including data reconciliation, in a large corporate environment
Assets:
- Experience with payroll system upgrades
Skills required for success:
- Relevant experience using PeopleSoft and SAP SuccessFactors (or similar HRIS software)
- Experience interpreting and applying Collective Agreements for benefits purposes
- Highly developed customer service skills and proactive problem-solving abilities, in addition to being able to manage multiple priorities with the ability to meet constant deadlines
- Ability to be an active and positive team player
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, & Excel and Google: Docs, Sheets & Gmail and organization charting software (eg. OrgPlus)
- Alignment to our Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments
- Alignment to our Leadership Competencies
- Applicants may be tested
Conditions of Employment:
- Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
Work Environment:
- Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
- This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.
Up to 1 permanent full-time position and 1 temporary full time position for up to 18 months in accordance with article 18.02 of the collective agreement
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
Salary: $28.274 - $35.482 (Hourly); $59,036- $74,086 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: TD/MZ
Classification Title: ESC Representative
Posting Date: Nov 5, 2024
Closing Date: Nov 19, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MST)
Number of Openings (up to): 2 - Permanent and Temporary Position Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Employee and Legal Services Division
Work Location(s): Century Place, 20th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3