Pensions Associate - Permanent Full Time - Days
Competition #: A09-25EXT Posted: January 20, 2025 Closes: February 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time Location: Northwood Corporate Office, Northwood Job Type: Full-time Permanent Schedule: Day We are currently accepting applications for a
Full Time Pensions Associate
to join our Team! Responsible to the
Manager, Payroll & Pension , the ideal candidate will be responsible for: Responsibilities: Administration of two pension plans (NSHEPP & CWIPP) Providing communication and support for retirements, terminations, past service purchases, and mandatory enrolment, including all year-end reporting to NSHEPP & CWIPP Working closely with pension plan carriers to deliver accurate information during the year and at year-end to ensure accurate pension statements and funding First point of contact for employees with pension inquiries Coordinating and processing day-to-day administration of the pension plan from receiving and validating plan enrolment, leave of absences, and terminations to distributing retirement notifications to employees Maintaining pension plan records and documents and ensuring compliance with regulations Administering pension year-end duties resulting in the preparation of annual pension statements by NSHEPP Communicating with NSHEPP and CWIPP for interpretation of the pension plan text and relevant legislation to ensure obligations are met Conducting bi-weekly checks to ensure all qualified staff are enrolled in the pension in a timely manner, along with monthly reporting and remittances to pension carriers Ensuring the integrity of the database and information by performing regular data audits for compliance with regulatory requirements Acting as a resource for staff, co-workers, and management Providing information and documentation to external auditors Providing customer service for all retirees from the NSHEPP pension plan and determining the Retirement Allowance provisions Administration of benefit plan deductions and creating remittances for health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance plans and RRSPs; implementing rate adjustments regularly and maintaining the Benefit Rate Table for distribution to appropriate staff Processing monthly benefit bills Performing other duties as required Qualifications: Three years of experience in a Pension or Payroll position Experience with Payroll software such as Avanti Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, or a related field Certification with the Canadian Payroll Association - Certified Payroll Manager designation required Ability to work additional hours and on statutory holidays as required Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Ability to work well under pressure Hours of Work:
80 hours bi-weekly (8-hour shifts) Effective:
Immediately If you would like to apply for this career opportunity, please click APPLY! Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Competition #: A09-25EXT Posted: January 20, 2025 Closes: February 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time Location: Northwood Corporate Office, Northwood Job Type: Full-time Permanent Schedule: Day We are currently accepting applications for a
Full Time Pensions Associate
to join our Team! Responsible to the
Manager, Payroll & Pension , the ideal candidate will be responsible for: Responsibilities: Administration of two pension plans (NSHEPP & CWIPP) Providing communication and support for retirements, terminations, past service purchases, and mandatory enrolment, including all year-end reporting to NSHEPP & CWIPP Working closely with pension plan carriers to deliver accurate information during the year and at year-end to ensure accurate pension statements and funding First point of contact for employees with pension inquiries Coordinating and processing day-to-day administration of the pension plan from receiving and validating plan enrolment, leave of absences, and terminations to distributing retirement notifications to employees Maintaining pension plan records and documents and ensuring compliance with regulations Administering pension year-end duties resulting in the preparation of annual pension statements by NSHEPP Communicating with NSHEPP and CWIPP for interpretation of the pension plan text and relevant legislation to ensure obligations are met Conducting bi-weekly checks to ensure all qualified staff are enrolled in the pension in a timely manner, along with monthly reporting and remittances to pension carriers Ensuring the integrity of the database and information by performing regular data audits for compliance with regulatory requirements Acting as a resource for staff, co-workers, and management Providing information and documentation to external auditors Providing customer service for all retirees from the NSHEPP pension plan and determining the Retirement Allowance provisions Administration of benefit plan deductions and creating remittances for health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance plans and RRSPs; implementing rate adjustments regularly and maintaining the Benefit Rate Table for distribution to appropriate staff Processing monthly benefit bills Performing other duties as required Qualifications: Three years of experience in a Pension or Payroll position Experience with Payroll software such as Avanti Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, or a related field Certification with the Canadian Payroll Association - Certified Payroll Manager designation required Ability to work additional hours and on statutory holidays as required Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Ability to work well under pressure Hours of Work:
80 hours bi-weekly (8-hour shifts) Effective:
Immediately If you would like to apply for this career opportunity, please click APPLY! Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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