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About Pylon Electronics

Pylon Electronics Inc. is an ISO 17025-certified calibration facility supporting electronic and physical test equipment. As the largest Canadian-owned calibration company, we proudly operate seven facilities across Canada, delivering industry-leading calibration and repair services to customers nationwide.

We are currently seeking a Benefits Administrator to join our team. Employee benefits play a critical role in employee satisfaction, wellbeing, and retention, making this position an integral part of our Human Resources function. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our employee benefits programs.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations, ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and processed according to procedures.
• Oversee the day-to-day administration of health, dental, life insurance, disability, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
• Process and verify benefits-related forms and documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records and ensure timely updates to employee information affecting benefits eligibility and entitlements.

Leave Administration & Compliance

• Coordinate benefits-related aspects of leaves of absence, including employee communications, carrier notifications, premium collections, and documentation management.
• Collaborate with HR on leave management cases and escalate complex or non-routine matters when appropriate.
• Prepare, verify, and submit benefits-related reports and documentation required for audits, regulatory compliance, and internal review.

Payroll & Financial Coordination

• Prepare and verify benefits eligibility information, including age-based changes impacting coverage.
• Communicate benefit-related updates to Payroll to ensure accurate employee deductions and taxable benefit reporting.
• Compile, review, audit, and monitor benefits and payroll-related reports, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Coordinate with Finance to support monthly benefit premium payments, invoice reviews, and reconciliations.

Employee Support & Vendor Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits programs, eligibility, and claims.
• Educate employees on available benefit offerings and assist with issue resolution.
• Liaise with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to resolve concerns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Benefits Administrator or related role.
• In-depth knowledge of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, disability, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• College diploma or university degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
• Experience working with benefit administration platforms and payroll systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Professional HR or benefits-related certifications are considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $55,000–$75,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for employee benefits and delivering exceptional service, we encourage you to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience:

• Benefits administration: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person