HR Benefits Technician

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HR Benefits Technician

ABOUT MARIANOPOLIS COLLEGE

Founded in 1908 Marianopolis is a private English-language college in Montreal specializing in pre-university education for about 2000 students. A gateway to the worlds top universities the Colleges record of academic excellence on-time graduation levels and university-acceptance rates into competitive programs is unmatched in Quebec.

As members of a close-knit community Marianopolis employees have the opportunity to excel professionally and enjoy generous benefits as well as a stimulating environment associated with working at one of the provinces premier post-secondary institutions.

POSITION

Title:

HR Benefits Technician

Reporting to:

Manager Human Resources

Classification:

Administration technician

Category:

Support Staff

Status:

Permanent Full-Time

Working Hours:

Weekdays 35 hours

Annual Salary:

$50559.60 $67485.60

Start Date:

As soon as possible

NATURE AND SCOPE

Reporting to the Manager Human Resources the HR Benefits Technician acts as the primary liaison for all employee matters related to benefits pension and absence management programs offered by the College. The incumbent is responsible for the end-to-end administration compliance and operational efficiency of employee benefits ensuring accurate processing regulatory adherence and excellent service delivery to all stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains the employee benefits program and data-related information in the Payroll and HRIS (Human Resources Information System) using established procedures and ensuring accuracy
• Processes all employee lifecycle changes affecting benefits including but not limited to new hires eligibility updates coverage modifications leaves and terminations
• Performs regular invoice reconciliations between the insurance provider and the Payroll/HRIS to identify discrepancies and enters the necessary adjustments
• Acts as a primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries ensuring timely issue resolutions and clear communication
• Provides individualized information to employees regarding benefits options leave provisions pension possibilities in accordance with applicable collective agreements insurance regulations and government legislations
• Liaises with external partners for information communication
• Supports employees and retirees in navigating the pension programs including the pension application buybacks and transfer agreements
• Analyzes pension contributions and prepares/submits the annual declaration to Retraite Québec ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance while managing related invoices and tracking payment plans and reimbursements.

• Processes and tracks disability claims and work-related disability leaves submitted to the CNESST
• Ensures the tracking and documentation of all types of absences including vacation accruals and balances related to employees and provides reports as required
• Maintains the absence management system including opening files calculating leave entitlements and performing year-end updates
• Ensures consistent communication with internal departments regarding leaves and accommodations by maintaining or developing reports as needed.
• Participates actively in the implementation of new human resources systems or any technological updates and systems enhancements
• Provides back up to payroll technician when required
• Documents work instructions to ensure knowledge sharing and operational documentation as required
• Fulfils other duties as required

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Appreciation for the Colleges mission vision and values (excellence community collaboration responsibility and heritage)
• Service-oriented attitude with proven competencies in problem solving and successful collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and judgement while working with prescribed procedures and processes
• Organizational competencies and capacity to prioritize competing demands efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced analytical skills with a high attention to details
• Demonstrated autonomy and a strong sense of ethics objectivity confidentiality and discretion

QUALIFICATIONS

• College level diploma (DEC) in an appropriate specialty (Administration Accounting or other related fields)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel level required at minimum intermediate to advanced level (mandatory requirement) (testing may be required)

• Minimum of 2 years experience in benefits payroll or accounting systems (experience in the Quebec educational system or in Coba/Skytech is an asset)

• Strong experience with data analytics
• Excellent bilingualism (English and French both spoken and written) (mandatory requirement) (testing may be required)

APPLICATION

Marianopolis encourages applications from qualified individuals including women members of visible and ethnic minorities Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities. If we can provide a specific accommodation to make the recruitment process more accessible for you please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. While we appreciate all applications we will only contact candidates who are selected to participate in the recruitment process.

To apply please visit ourcareers portal to upload your CV and your cover letter (incomplete applications will not be considered) by 5 p.m. on Friday August 7 2026.

Required Experience:

Manager