US Benefits Specialist

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality integrity and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive compensation/pay package
• Dental/Vision/Medical benefits
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Competitive matched retirement savings program 401k (US) / RRSP (Canada)
• Be part of a long standing and stable industry leader

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;

• Administer US employee benefit programs including medical dental vision HSA/FSA life and disability insurance 401(k) and leave programs.
• Manage benefit enrollments eligibility changes life events terminations and other employee status changes ensuring accurate records across HRIS and vendor systems.
• Support annual open enrollment including planning system testing communications and execution.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with benefit providers consultants and third-party administrators.
• Partner with Payroll and HRIS to ensure accurate deductions contributions data and system processes.
• Administer employee leaves including FMLA medical family disability and other statutory and company-sponsored leaves.
• Support employees managers and HR teams with benefit and leave inquiries resolving more complex issues as needed.
• Monitor US federal state and local benefit and leave regulations and support compliance audits reporting and required filings.
• Analyze benefits and leave data to identify trends risks and opportunities to improve programs and processes.
• Support benchmarking program enhancements and total rewards initiatives.
• Develop clear employee communications and resources to help employees understand and make the most of their benefits.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members and contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 57 years of experience administering US employee benefits and leave programs.
• Strong knowledge of US health and welfare benefits retirement plans leave administration and compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS benefits administration systems and payroll interfaces.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;

• 5-10% travel to the US.

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry.

Quality integrity and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employees sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to and teamwork at IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation health care a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.