Sr Specialist, Pension & Benefits – Canada Packers
Mississauga - Financial Dr., ONA Sustainable, Forward Thinking Protein Company
Maple Leaf Foods announced that it will be separating into two independent public companies. The new Pork Company, Canada Packers, will be unleashed as a world-leading organization producing sustainable meats. This will provide both businesses with a sharper focus to execute their own growth strategy and both are committed to best-in-class strategies. Canada Packers will be a leader in sustainably produced, premium quality, and value-added products. Canada Packers is building its team, and this is an exciting opportunity to join a premium company that is unlocking significant growth potential.
Our job is to make great food.
Canada Packers will embrace Maple Leaf Foods' strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced, and challenging. We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic, and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills, and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.
The Opportunity:
Join our dynamic Total Rewards team as a Senior Specialist, Pension and Benefits, where you will play a key role in shaping and delivering our comprehensive pension and benefits programs. You will have the opportunity to collaborate on the research, design, and implementation of innovative solutions that align with our new company’s strategic objectives. Your efforts will directly support our mission to attract, retain, and motivate top talent while ensuring compliance with regulations and competitiveness. In this role, you will work closely with HR leaders, and work collaboratively with various stakeholders while providing exceptional support to program participants. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring our pension and benefits programs and processes run smoothly across the organization. This will be a great opportunity for a resilient, flexible, and autonomous individual who is not only looking to utilize their deep understanding of pension and benefits plans to expand their experience in the pension and benefits space but also grow their knowledge in several other areas of HR.Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by March 21, 2025. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
- As the key contact for our pension and benefits programs, actively support the implementation of programs and processes for the organization. Work independently and collaboratively with multiple teams across the organization to ensure a seamless transition.
- General administration and management of the company’s pension and benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness and retirement plans. Consulting with internal teams and service providers, ensuring an efficient process and flawless execution, in compliance with relevant regulatory, legislative, plan provision and collective bargaining agreement requirements.
- Manage monthly validation and analysis of contribution remittances and data interfaces for pension and savings programs.
- Conduct regular audits of pension and benefits plans to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Responsible for pension regulatory filings and annual compliance activities.
- Analyze and report on pension and benefits data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvements.
- Continuously monitor and assess the competitiveness of pension and benefit packages, providing recommendations to align with current market trends and best practices, company policies, and legal requirements.
- Participate in the annual benefits renewal process and negotiations with insurance providers.
- Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors as the key contact for pension and benefits plans and programs, resolving escalated issues and ensuring smooth operations.
- Develop and deliver training, communication materials, and resources to support organizational understanding of pension and benefit programs.
- Key contributor in the development and implementation of new pension and benefits programs and initiatives.
- Participate in key Total Rewards and HR projects and initiatives, driving enhancements and supporting the company’s broader objectives
What You’ll Bring:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong working knowledge of Canadian pension and benefits regulations and legislation.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a collaborative manner.
- Demonstrated ability to forge effective partnerships within the business.
- Ability to manage information with accuracy, security, and confidentiality.
- Exceptional organizational skills and a proven ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication skills with the capability to adapt to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrated initiative and sound judgment for effective decision-making.
- University degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or another related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive work experience in Pension (DB and DC Plans) and benefits programs administration.
- Experience with HRIS system (SAP/Success Factors) considered an asset.
- CEBS, CCP, and/or CHRL designation is an asset.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, with good demonstrated proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite programs as well as web-based applications.
What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:
- Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
- An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
- Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
- Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
About Us:
We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.
- We are carbon neutral.
- We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
A diverse and inclusive work environment
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.We embrace a strong, values-based culture
Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.- Doing What’s Right
- Shared Value
- High Performance
- Diverse and Inclusive Teams
- Disciplined Decision Making
- Our Accountability
- Intense Curiosity
- Transparency and Humility
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.
Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.
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