Analyst, Pension & Benefits

Pension & Benefits Analyst is responsible for the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of employee pension and benefits programs, ensuring programs are competitive, compliant with legislation, and aligned with organizational objectives while delivering a high level of service. Responsibilities include benefit enrollment for new hires, processing PAD contributions, administering life insurance and AD&D, coordinating disability leaves with third-party providers (e.g., Manulife), updating HR systems, managing eligibility for dependents, collaborating with actuarial partners on DB pre-calculations, validating DC retiree eligibility, maintaining LOA data, developing clear communications, representing the organization in vendor meetings, cross-functional collaboration with HR/Payroll/Finance, monthly benefit invoice reconciliation in Coupa, monitoring demographic files and deduction reports, preparing ad hoc reports for leadership, and supporting year-end processes and audits; requires strong knowledge of pension plans (DB/DC), Canadian pension legislation, and proficiency in Excel, HRIS, and benefits administration.