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Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Zurich, Zurich, Ch

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Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Administration of group benefits, Group RSP, vacation and leaves (STD, LTD, Maternity & Paternity Leaves) for 750 employees• Processed all leave claims with internal partners and external agencies• Administered the safe return to work program for employees returning from leaves (STD & LTD) through partnerships with carriers, management and employees• Supported and advised HR Business Partners and Managers on benefits-related issues and topics• Reconciled all benefit bills for payment (ie. Great West Life, AD&D, BC Med, GoodLife) and prepared cheque requests journals for payment processing • Ensured and verified payments to various benefit carriers• Processed all death claims with insurance companies• Integral member of the benefit transition project team transitioning from an employer-paid to a flex benefit plan (DW to Scotiabank benefits program)• First point of contact for any benefit related inquiries both day-to-day as well as transition based• Created Benefits Associate Training Manual

Markham, Ontario, Ca

• Prepared all Benefits Implementation Plans in accordance with the collective agreement(s) where changes and additions were applicable• Prepared documentation and maintained employees Long Term Disability files• Reconciled carrier billings and payment of employee benefits coverage as reported by the payroll system• Verified employee benefit enrolments, changes and terminations in the HRIS for staff in accordance with company policy and collective agreement(s). Responded to employee inquiries and requests regarding benefits and payroll matters.• Conducted benefit audits for all facilities as directed to ensure that the facilities complied with company policy, collective agreement(s) and government requirements• Cross-trained in payroll administration and back-up to Payroll Administrator (Corp Office)• Ensured semi-monthly payrolls were processed in a timely and accurate manner for corporate office employees• Reviewed computed wages and corrected errors to ensure the accuracy of earnings. Ensured that all changes to payroll were processed correctly

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Screened resumes for various positions, scheduled/conducted interviews with potential candidates for open positions and coordinated with department managers• Maintained and updated personnel data (new hires, terminations, changes to family or employment status, etc.) on all employees on ADP HR system• Prepared letters and communications in an accurate and efficient fashion • Fielded all employee inquiries pertaining to benefits, compensation, HR events and employee relations.• Assisted with the organization and execution of various events, such as Take Our Kids to Work Day 2008, new hire orientation and employee birthdays• Assisted the HR manager in revamping the orientation program for all new employees and conducted orientation sessions for new hires.• Conducted Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings by creating agenda, updating emergency procedures, addressing employee safety concerns and taking down meeting minutes.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Administered and enrolled medical, dental and life insurance benefits for clients• Supplied information about all benefit coverage and eligibility requirements• Provided resolutions to incorrect health benefits deductions on pension and payroll cheques, as well as on billing invoices• Interacted with health care providers and carriers to ensure customer satisfaction

B.Sc, Psychology

Post-Grad, Human Resources Management