Sr Benefits Analyst Canada & US Pension & 401k

Senior Benefits Analyst Canada & US Pension & 401k

We are looking for an experienced data-drivenSr. Benefits Analystto manage our Savings Retirement and Pension program administration providing accurate reviews and outputs in compliance with plan rules funding legislative requirements and internal practices in the US and Canada. You will need to partner with our outsourced administrators on the processing of the most complex calculations for plans analyzing data and interpreting plan rules to ensure the calculations are accurate. Will manage cases supporting the resolution of inquiries escalations errors and requests from participants for our active retiree and pension population. Leads a range of projects that have high visibility and vary in scope and complexity for ongoing work operations compliance audits and vendor management this role you are providing operational support to standard work delivering standardized and self-service HR solutions and driving digital transformation initiatives forward. You will have a significant impact on optimizing HR processes enhancing employee experience and driving HRs digital transformation journey contributing to the success and effectiveness of Honeywells overall operations.

You will report directly to our Benefits Director and you will work out of our Charlotte NC location on a hybrid work schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide end to end execution of Canadian pension and savings processes ensuring up to date and accurate documentation leveraging historical databases to collect data driving continuous improvement focusing on key initiatives of an excellent user experience ensuring right and fast support.
• Manage suppliers to ensure quality administration of plans and the customer experience payments audit completion execution of reporting and filings with vendors. Maintain a RAIL ensuring items are prioritized and escalated appropriately; complete and assist other team members with root cause analysis and issue resolution. Participate in quarterly service reviews.
• Manage tier 3 level complex cases resolving unique and difficult issues around data benefit plans policies systems compliance and presenting effective solutions back to leadership and ensuring timely and accurate responses back to the participants.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes in the industry and help us transition into the future as seamlessly as possible. Apply legislation and regulations when preparing analyzing and interpreting plan documents summaries of plan provisions and related plan materials.
• Assists with audits and preparations of annual filings. Work with internal and external partners on compliance and other related matters. Participate in merger and acquisition activities to ensure compliance.
• Partner with the US Retirement team to help provide support for; processing of invoices and wires payroll reconciliations and negative earnings service date adjustments content updates cases projects etc.
• Play a lead project management role in the planning and execution of the Annual Pension Audit Company Match Union Plans consisting of many key strategic pieces and post-year-end activities; partnering with Corporate C&B vendors Corporate Communications and the HRS operations teams on strategy design developing an effective project plan and managing to the deliverables improvements testing with the vendor and key stakeholders managing defects and escalations ensuring stakeholder sign-off documenting and implementing requirements ensuring communications are clear and timely monitoring and reporting on metrics ensuring customer calls and experience are managed appropriately with the vendor and ensure overall delivery of the annual cycle is a success.
• Identify operational errors and areas of weakness in plan operations support audit reports and relevant supporting documentation to present findings and improvements to leadership. Assist with developing corrective action strategies.
• Manage payroll reconciliations escalations leveraging multiple data sources conducting data analysis communicating findings and making recommendations.
• Proactively identify problems and trends along with solutions which might be leading to increased volume of escalations or issues.
• Partner with key stakeholders and the HR M&A team on the execution of mergers acquisitions and/or divestitures understand business timelines provide SME guidance on the lead time benefit plan set-up vendor set-up testing integrations etc. review company benefit plans and documentation in comparison to Honeywells plans and provide recommendations on processes compliance data mapping communications lead the projects preparation and execution and ensure post-close integration deliverables are executed.
• Manage the claims and appeals process ensuring timely and accurate responses back to participants.
• Ensure compliance of Canada plans and programs per the plan documents collective bargaining agreements FSRA and applicable provisions of the Canada Revenue Agency.
• Support the US Retirement Team as needed on projects processes cases etc.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 3 or more years proficient knowledge in Canada Pension Plans Savings and Retirement benefit administration functions including vendor interaction points employee changes and qualifying events appeals and the annual enrollment experience. Pension company match calculations Pension Plan Audit escalations and Canada government requirements.
• 3 or more years of project management experience including excellent planning time management decision making and organizational skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical statistical and reporting skills.
• Strong mathematical analytical statistical and reporting skills to review interpret and evaluate financial data and legal documents.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines with high accuracy.
• High attention to detail and a process improvement mindset.
• Strong written and documentation skills ability to communicate complex issues in a concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve in ambiguous situations where answers and direction are not clear.

WE VALUE

• Bachelors Degree
• Prior actuarial analysis experience is a plus.
• M&A experience preferred.
• Experience working in a shared services delivery role preferred.
• Experience working with union benefit plans preferred.
• Strong Excel skills (formulas pivot tables vlook-ups); PeopleSoft SalesForce and Case Management a plus.
• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and deliver timely and accurate resolution.
• Ability to problem solve and set priorities and to ask questions when needed.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to manage difficult and sensitive matters.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and inspire change.
• Ability to navigate HR Services related technology to provide customer resolution.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary cutting-edge work and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts EAP and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave Paid Time Off (for vacation personal business sick time and parental leave) and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information: HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the worlds most critical challenges around energy safety security air travel productivity and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency productivity sustainability and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer more comfortable and more productive world enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more here: application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting date: 2/9/2026