Benefits Specialist

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp.is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic and team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite brand, including two bite-brownies, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe, Mason St. Bakehouse, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co

It’s an exciting time to part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!

Job Overview
You will be responsible for overseeing all Canadian and USA benefits and retirement programs, which includes the plan administration, managing vendor relationships, acting as a liaison for employees, reviewing plan experience, and making recommendations for any changes in program design given new legislation or competitiveness needs.

**Please note this is a 18 Month Contract position**
Key Responsibilities

• Benefits & Retirement subject matter expert. Creates efficiency and effective Benefits administration for Retirement (RRSP & 401K), Benefit (Medical, Dental and insured benefit programs
• Partners with external vendors and consultants to ensure program remains competitive and compliant
• Subject matter expert for Benefits configuration in Ceridian Dayforce HCM System
• Trains the Total Rewards team and broader HR Group to ensure system and data updates follow policy, completed accurately and on time
• Canadian Benefit and retirement program administration oversight
• Responds to inquiries from HR, Employees and Managers on plan provisions, changes and general questions o Reviews reports from carrier(s) on Benefits and RRSP errors and issues
• Leads Annual Director RRSP re-enrollment process
• Supports/troubleshoots questions from broader HR, Total Rewards and employees on Group benefit or RRSP program
• Develops communications and education programs in partnership with Total Rewards Manager, including delivering onboarding
• US Benefits oversight partnering with US consultants
• Responds to inquiries from HR, Employees and Managers on plan provisions, changes and general questions
• Works with consultants on annual pricing review
• Leads the annual benefits enrollment for US Employee
• Assists the Total Rewards Manager to review, implement and communicate any benefit changes
• 401K program oversight and administration
• Update changes in deductions made by employees on the Fidelity site
• Ensures completion of NDT and 5500
• Manages annual catch-up contribution
• Investigates funding and investment discrepancies in partnership with payroll
• Supports the Total Rewards team with benefits reporting, monthly Mondelez requests, audits, and other duties as required.

Recipe For Success

• Completion of college diploma in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Completion of university degree in Human Resources Management or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years administering benefits, including US plans
• Previous Canadian benefit and retirement administration experience
• Previous program development experience with US and Canada retirement and benefits
• Experience with HRIS configuration of benefit plans
• CHRP designation is considered an asset
• Must have sound knowledge of both Canadian and USA benefits and retirement legislation and organizational practices to review and recommend benefit programs
• Experience with 401K administration, audit and reporting requirements

What We Offer

• As we grow, we are committed to preserve our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused and are core to our success at every size.
• Flexible work arrangements and the opportunity to work remotely.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas , experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
• Competitive benefits, along with work-life balance!

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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