Benefits and Pension Specialist

Overview: **Job Overview:** At Noble, we help our customers’ businesses succeed by investing in our most important asset: our teammates! We are seeking a **Benefits \& Pension Specialist** to join our team to lead the administration of end\-to\-end employee benefits and retirement savings programs, providing expert guidance on plan administration, compliance, vendor management, employee support, reporting, and continuous program improvement. This role is particularly well suited to dedicated self\-starters who enjoy challenges, thrive on problem solving, and pride themselves in their excellent communication and interpersonal skills. **Responsibilities:*** Manage the effective administration of Benefit and Retirement Savings programs, including timely and accurate reconciliation and remittance of required payments, assistance to plan members in addressing any questions and concerns, ongoing monitoring of plan utilization and performance, and budgeting for the annual renewal. * Provide consultative services to management, employees, and HR on many diverse benefit requests, including interpretation of benefit plans/policies and communication of provincial and federal regulations * Administers employee enrollment processes including new enrollment, verify eligibility and participation, process invoices and audit/reconcile employee payroll deductions and contributions in coordination with payroll. * Manage all day\-to\-day employee and vendor interactions, including resolving issues and continuously improving the plan member experience. * Act as first point of contact for 3rd party benefit or pension administrators, carriers, and vendors. * Enter data into various systems including payroll system and outside administrator systems. * Develop educational and communication material to support the benefit program offerings. * Compile routine reports and conducts analysis of employee benefits, pension, or salary information. * Provide guidance to management, employees, and HR on a variety of benefit requests, including interpretation of benefit and pension plans. * Management of anniversary program and discount programs. * May be asked to participate in other HR team projects or initiatives as required. **What we offer:*** Internal growth opportunities * Access to training and development programs * **Comprehensive benefits package:** + Medical \& Dental coverage + Pension and RRSP contribution opportunities + Additional insurance coverage * We invest in our most important asset: our teammates —now offering a **Student Loan Repayment Benefit!** * An opportunity to be part of a **supportive and close\-knit team!** Responsibilities: * You are a quick learner, able to thrive with autonomy, seeking support as needed. * Proven organizational and time\-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and juggle competing demands. * Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), collaborative and influencing skills. * Demonstrated problem solving skills, coupled with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. * Must be able to thrive in a fast\-paced, rapidly evolving environment with resiliency, ease and flexibility * Display a strong work ethic and sense of commitment. * Ability to work independently while also Understanding the value of a diverse team and working collaboratively to ensure the success of teammate * Demonstrate tact and respect for confidential material, while maintaining security of sensitive employee and financial information. Qualifications: **What you bring:*** Minimum of 3 years relevant benefits administration experience including company provided medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. * Previous experience administering retirement savings plan programs including defined contribution pension plan, RRSPs and TFSA, from enrollment to termination. * Experience performing routine HR administrative functions, such as data entry into HRIS system and processing employee LOAs. * Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word suite. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Who We Are: From our beginning as a plumbing supplier, Noble has grown to serve the trade in HVAC, Hydronics, Industrial, and Fire Protection. From construction through to maintenance and renovation, we offer an incredible assortment of leading brands. While we’ve grown and continue to expand, one thing about Noble that hasn’t changed is our commitment to delivering the best service in our industry. Today, we still judge our success by our customers’ successes. That’s why our teammates are passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences and delivering the best value\-added service in the business. When you join Team Noble, success is in store for you, too! As a Noble teammate you have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills consistent with our business. We provide the resources, training, and opportunities to thrive. *We value diversity and strive to make everyone feel included and respected. Noble is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles and practices of employment equity, and encourage all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal Peoples to apply for our career opportunities. Should you require any assistance during the application process, please contact us at 905\-760\-4808 with reference to the Job Title.* *We thank all applicants for their expression of interest. Those who are shortlisted for further review will be contacted directly. Hiring Managers are responsible for reviewing applications and making all final hiring decisions. AI\-assisted tools may be used from time to time to support the recruitment process.*