Senior Benefits and Wellness Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Fluor Corporation
Location: Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8
Description:
Job Description
Join a global leader. Propel the Energy Transition. Design and build the world's toughest projects. Transform the future, today.
Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.
Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. We aim to foster an inclusive culture that prioritizes diversity and inclusion that allows employees to bring their best, most authentic selves to work. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!
Reporting to the Benefits & Wellness manager you will work within a team surrounded by various HR support teams located in the Calgary SE office.
This role is embedded into the operations of the business and is not only integral to the operation of our group benefit and retirement savings plans and wellness programs but is a key forward-facing support we provide our employees, leadership and the business. As a matrixed organization you will interact with fellow HR professionals, external vendors, office leadership and department management, employees and other stakeholders including corporate benefits on a daily basis.
This role will have growth potential over time. The position may function as a team leader for discipline specific initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interface with providers, consultants and third-party administrators to review and maintain benefit plans and contracts
- Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity
- Audit and reconcile between internal systems and external providers to ensure consistency and accuracy, include reviewing weekly benefit adjustment reports, system error reports and reconciliations for all RRSP's and disability premium collections
- Prepare analytics and metrics on benefit claims, premiums, and trends for management
- Become an ongoing support and technical/subject matter expert for Canada
- Answer client and employee benefit inquires, including investigating the source, explaining the solution, and following up on any related tasks that may be impacted
- Evaluate priorities and execute multiple tasks accordingly in a changing environment while escalating concerns as necessary
- Monitor Canadian legislation and potential impact on current programs
- Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures and global standards
- Manage, present and/or coordinate presentations, training sessions and initiatives
- Conduct research and cost assessments of new benefit and wellness programs
You will be responsible for Canadian plans as outlined below:
Extended Health & Dental:
Annual flexible enrollment
- Working alongside Fluor's external benefit consultant to review market trends, make recommendations to the business on new or amended benefit offerings
- With the group benefits provider you will facilitate the annual implementation, education and close out duties
Providing in depth understanding and conveyance of the various health & wellness plans and contracts to various stakeholders
Employee support including investigation of concern and resolution
Administration, audit and reconciliation between various internal systems and external provider data
Key interface and relationship management with the various health & wellness vendors, consultants and administrators
Manage, present and/or coordinate presentations, training sessions and initiatives to various stakeholders
Wellness:
Collect, analyze and report on company specific health and wellness trends and data to leadership
Work with Fluor's external benefit consultant and benefits provider to review and implement various key wellness programs that support employee overall well-being
Apply for wellness related awards
Determine appropriate knowledge building learning sessions, source appropriate vendors and coordinate sessions
Provide health & wellness tools and resources to the wellness committee's mental & physical pillar leads
Disability Management & other leaves:
Responsible for management of the program including liaising with group benefits disability case managers, employees and internal management, oversight of internal processes including administration, trend reviews and reporting, and key education of program.
Benefit management and oversight of other leaves including maternity/parental and other protected leaves
Group Retirement and Savings Plans:
Support in the management of the group retirement and savings plans including administrative actions and audit compliance
Possess knowledge of, source information and offer recommendations on various governance related matters of retirement and savings plans to various internal stakeholders as requested
Determine appropriate knowledge building learning sessions, source vendors and coordinate education sessions
Provide financial tools and resources to the wellness committee's financial pillar leads related to the group retirement and savings plan
Governance and Compliance:
Monitor Canadian legislation and regulations and potential impact on current programs
Review and update as appropriate current Human Resources employee policies with benefit related matters
Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, plan documents, procedures and global standards
Support in the management of governance reviews of benefit and wellness vendors, systems and contracts in collaboration corporate governance teams
Systems:
Fundamental understanding of and support systems related initiatives such as new HRIS implementations or modifications
Understanding of data file feeds between internal HRIS systems and various benefit provider systems
Review and analyze current system processes and benefit related procedures to streamline and create efficiencies
Oversight of administration of systems & data management
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and seven (7) years of progressive and broad benefit, group retirement, and systems work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eleven (11) years if non degreed
Prior experience leading full-cycle annual Canadian group benefit enrollment for a large organization
Prior benefits & wellness program experience in a large or multinational company
Demonstrated experience in the execution of key program initiatives including research, cost assessments, presentation to key stakeholders, implementation planning and completion
Previous experience leading contract negotiations with the support of key subject matter experts as appropriate
Prior experience dealing with retirement and pension planning and governance matters
Management of disability management including coordinating gradual return to work programs
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Employee Benefits Specialists (CEBS)
SuccessFactors Implementation/Coordination experience
Previous experience with SAP and SuccessFactors
Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.
Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.
Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!
Other Job Requirements
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to complex problems
Excellent planning, prioritization and execution of work based on clearly defined outcomes and expectations
Demonstrated ability to be discreet with confidential company and employee information while maintaining the highest degree of ethics
Effective in creating relationships and gaining credibility with all levels of the organization
Experienced in influencing and gain support from others to achieve goals and objectives
Strong collaboration skills and solution-oriented to support where needed
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient computer and software skills to analyze, problem solve and seek solutions to data with strong abilities in excel including writing formulas and developing complex reporting
Attention to detail while working in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
Notice to Candidates:
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependant) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
Benefits
Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community. Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!
Notice to Candidates
As required by our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.
Join a global leader. Propel the Energy Transition. Design and build the world's toughest projects. Transform the future, today.
Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.
Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. We aim to foster an inclusive culture that prioritizes diversity and inclusion that allows employees to bring their best, most authentic selves to work. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!
Reporting to the Benefits & Wellness manager you will work within a team surrounded by various HR support teams located in the Calgary SE office.
This role is embedded into the operations of the business and is not only integral to the operation of our group benefit and retirement savings plans and wellness programs but is a key forward-facing support we provide our employees, leadership and the business. As a matrixed organization you will interact with fellow HR professionals, external vendors, office leadership and department management, employees and other stakeholders including corporate benefits on a daily basis.
This role will have growth potential over time. The position may function as a team leader for discipline specific initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interface with providers, consultants and third-party administrators to review and maintain benefit plans and contracts
- Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity
- Audit and reconcile between internal systems and external providers to ensure consistency and accuracy, include reviewing weekly benefit adjustment reports, system error reports and reconciliations for all RRSP's and disability premium collections
- Prepare analytics and metrics on benefit claims, premiums, and trends for management
- Become an ongoing support and technical/subject matter expert for Canada
- Answer client and employee benefit inquires, including investigating the source, explaining the solution, and following up on any related tasks that may be impacted
- Evaluate priorities and execute multiple tasks accordingly in a changing environment while escalating concerns as necessary
- Monitor Canadian legislation and potential impact on current programs
- Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures and global standards
- Manage, present and/or coordinate presentations, training sessions and initiatives
- Conduct research and cost assessments of new benefit and wellness programs
You will be responsible for Canadian plans as outlined below:
Extended Health & Dental:
Annual flexible enrollment
- Working alongside Fluor's external benefit consultant to review market trends, make recommendations to the business on new or amended benefit offerings
- With the group benefits provider you will facilitate the annual implementation, education and close out duties
Providing in depth understanding and conveyance of the various health & wellness plans and contracts to various stakeholders
Employee support including investigation of concern and resolution
Administration, audit and reconciliation between various internal systems and external provider data
Key interface and relationship management with the various health & wellness vendors, consultants and administrators
Manage, present and/or coordinate presentations, training sessions and initiatives to various stakeholders
Wellness:
Collect, analyze and report on company specific health and wellness trends and data to leadership
Work with Fluor's external benefit consultant and benefits provider to review and implement various key wellness programs that support employee overall well-being
Apply for wellness related awards
Determine appropriate knowledge building learning sessions, source appropriate vendors and coordinate sessions
Provide health & wellness tools and resources to the wellness committee's mental & physical pillar leads
Disability Management & other leaves:
Responsible for management of the program including liaising with group benefits disability case managers, employees and internal management, oversight of internal processes including administration, trend reviews and reporting, and key education of program.
Benefit management and oversight of other leaves including maternity/parental and other protected leaves
Group Retirement and Savings Plans:
Support in the management of the group retirement and savings plans including administrative actions and audit compliance
Possess knowledge of, source information and offer recommendations on various governance related matters of retirement and savings plans to various internal stakeholders as requested
Determine appropriate knowledge building learning sessions, source vendors and coordinate education sessions
Provide financial tools and resources to the wellness committee's financial pillar leads related to the group retirement and savings plan
Governance and Compliance:
Monitor Canadian legislation and regulations and potential impact on current programs
Review and update as appropriate current Human Resources employee policies with benefit related matters
Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, plan documents, procedures and global standards
Support in the management of governance reviews of benefit and wellness vendors, systems and contracts in collaboration corporate governance teams
Systems:
Fundamental understanding of and support systems related initiatives such as new HRIS implementations or modifications
Understanding of data file feeds between internal HRIS systems and various benefit provider systems
Review and analyze current system processes and benefit related procedures to streamline and create efficiencies
Oversight of administration of systems & data management
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and seven (7) years of progressive and broad benefit, group retirement, and systems work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eleven (11) years if non degreed
Prior experience leading full-cycle annual Canadian group benefit enrollment for a large organization
Prior benefits & wellness program experience in a large or multinational company
Demonstrated experience in the execution of key program initiatives including research, cost assessments, presentation to key stakeholders, implementation planning and completion
Previous experience leading contract negotiations with the support of key subject matter experts as appropriate
Prior experience dealing with retirement and pension planning and governance matters
Management of disability management including coordinating gradual return to work programs
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Employee Benefits Specialists (CEBS)
SuccessFactors Implementation/Coordination experience
Previous experience with SAP and SuccessFactors
Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.
Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.
Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!
Other Job Requirements
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to complex problems
Excellent planning, prioritization and execution of work based on clearly defined outcomes and expectations
Demonstrated ability to be discreet with confidential company and employee information while maintaining the highest degree of ethics
Effective in creating relationships and gaining credibility with all levels of the organization
Experienced in influencing and gain support from others to achieve goals and objectives
Strong collaboration skills and solution-oriented to support where needed
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient computer and software skills to analyze, problem solve and seek solutions to data with strong abilities in excel including writing formulas and developing complex reporting
Attention to detail while working in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
Notice to Candidates:
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependant) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
Benefits
Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community. Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!
Notice to Candidates
As required by our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.