Job Description
Job Description - Pension, Benefits, Health & Safety Specialist (MER0003743)
Description
What it means to be a star
Without the stars that represent a team, a brand alone is incomplete.
Mercedes-Benz Canada represents not only the world’s oldest automotive brand, but one that is at the cutting-edge of sustainability, design, technology, fashion, and popular culture.
The iconic three-pointed star is always looking for the best and brightest to support its growth as a true luxury brand.
We are seeking individuals who want to be in the driver’s seat of this transformation, working alongside talented colleagues who represent the Mercedes-Benz values and who are ready to add their talent to the brand’s ever-evolving story.
How your role will add to the story:
This role is responsible for managing the pension and benefits programs for MB Canada that include but not limited to on boarding, off boarding, employee and manager consultation, audits, HRIS system changes, processes governance and controls. This role is also responsible for the disability management and the occupational health and safety related programs for the organization. In addition, this role will drive and manage various pension and benefits projects at MB Canada from stakeholder management, vendor management, change management and project management.
A day in the life
Pension Administration and Governance
- Manages onboarding and offboarding of employees in the various MBC pension programs. Works closely with pension service providers to ensure accuracy of pension processes, communication, and administration.
- Oversees and calculates pension monthly remittance process, pension adjustment process, year-end reconciliation, and budgeting for next year with bank, pension consultant, payroll, and finance department for all the pension plans at MB Canada.
- Oversees and manages the annual pension audit with external partners , runs the pension committee meetings, and is responsible for the internal controls (ICS) tracking and reporting.
- Manages pension projects and liaises with key stakeholders at HQ to drive the projects forward.
Benefits Management
- Manages the administration of group insurance benefits programs (including extended health, dental, employee assistance, life insurance, AD&D, optional life, LTD, etc.). Benefits onboarding, offboarding, reporting and reconciliation.
- Manages benefits projects such as plan changes and remarketing and aligns closely with HQ counterparts to ensure the implementation and improvement.
- Works with the benefits providers and assists the communication, training, and change management of benefits programs.
Disability Management
- Manages and provides guidance to employees and managers on WSIB/WCB, Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) and claims management.
- Acts as a consultant to employees and managers in the processes of return to work and stay at work, based on the capabilities, required accommodations and medical restrictions.
- Manages disability related data and reporting. Liaises with HR, payroll, and finance teams to ensure the systems are updated and the payments are made accurately.
Health and Safety Programs Management
- Oversees and maintains the occupational health and safety programs and guidelines .
- Monitors work practices to ensure legislative compliance with health and safety. Makes recommendations on the best practices. Provides advice to the joint health and safety committees and management on related action plans to reduce health and safety risk and to improve the safety culture of the organization.
- Collaborates with external consultants and internal legal/compliance colleagues to review and revise relevant policies and guidelines as needed .
- Ensures required health, wellness and safety trainings are provided according to legislative requirement through certified providers.
Mercedes-Benz Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. While we thank every applicant for their interest in joining our iconic brand, we will only contact applicants selected for an interview.
Testimonials from several Mercedes-Benz Canada stars, from an intern to an executive:
“Mercedes-Benz is more than a car brand; it’s a futuristic, technological brand continuing to research and evolve its strategy as a digital and luxurious company, all while championing sustainable initiatives.”
“This company grants its members the opportunity to professionally grow and discover the extent of the brand and its presence in all countries. You are granted the opportunity to drive innovation in several sectors, as this company allows you to take your career wherever you like with our very robust framework of opportunities, whether it is rotations, international assignments, education programs and more.”
“As an intern, I feel a great sense of responsibility and accountability at Mercedes-Benz. The high level of responsibility and contribution found in our internship programs is unlike my experience anywhere else.”
“Most people, if not everyone, seek a great balance of life at work and outside of it. At Mercedes-Benz, not only does your work life grant you exciting opportunities, but you are also afforded great understanding of your time outside of work - including the right to disconnect.”
“Working for Mercedes-Benz, it’s certainly the brand and the pillars - but at the end of the day, once you’re in, it’s about the people, the experience, diverse cultures and backgrounds, everyone’s experience driving in one direction.”
Qualifications
Mercedes-Benz Star skills, requirements & traits:
- Post-secondary education in HR or Business Administration preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of previous related experience in Occupational Health and Safety, Disability Management and Pension and Benefits Management
- Professional Certification - CHRP – attained or in-progress, preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with quality workmanship along with strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to multi-task and define priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, relationship-building skills, and consultation skills
- Sound judgment, resourceful, trustworthy, with a strong tendency towards ethical and compliant behavior
- Ability to deal effectively with confidential and sensitive matters.
- Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm towards the brand; inspires others.
- Strong orientation towards teamwork and team goals
- The ability to effectively respond to and meet the needs of a diverse client base.
- Bold, innovative and enjoy challenging yourself.
- Honest and professional, a strong collaborator
- Big picture thinker, go-getter, self-starter
Being a Mercedes-Benz star has its benefits:
- Commitment to inclusion & diversity
- Ever-evolving brand strategy granting opportunities to build business acumen.
- Training development and career growth opportunities
- Benefits to support work-life balance/integration
- A strong portfolio of corporate social responsibility initiatives
- State of the art working facilities
- Vehicle purchase and experience programs
- Comprehensive health, dental, and pension programs
- Recognition rewards and discount programs