HR Generalist (Compensation and Benefits)

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
  
  

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Hybrid remote work policy
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members, and we have an active Peer Support Program
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees
  
  

Position Summary

This HR Generalist role is an integral part of our Human Resources team. In this role you will work closely with the Total Compensation Specialist and be responsible for supporting a variety of activities related to compensation, benefits, pension and leave of absence. You will build strong relationships employees and the leadership team, serving as a key contact for inquires related to compensation and benefits.

You will have many opportunities to contribute to solving problems big and small throughout the organization, and because we are small but mighty, you'll see the immediate impact of your contributions. If you want to make a difference in our community and our healthcare system, this is the job for you.

Our Ideal Candidate Has

• College Diploma in Human Resources or related field is required
• Certified Human Resources Professional or Certified Human Resources Leader is required
• Minimum 3 years’ recent/related experience in a unionized healthcare environment
• Demonstrated customer service and strong relationship management skills
• Superior time management, planning and organizational skills to accomplish competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills with proven ability to build trust at all levels of the organization
• Advanced capability in office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint and Social Platforms
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with relevant legislation (i.e., Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity, Public Sector Salary Restraint, Excellent Care for All Act, BPS Perquisites, etc.)
  
  

You Will Be Responsible For

• Work alongside the Total Compensation Specialist and HR Team to support benefit and compensation portfolio
• Acts as a point of contact for HR team members, internal staff and leadership regarding the process/administration of compensation and benefit practices
• Primarily responsible for the administration of employee benefits, retirement/pension, vacation and leaves of absence.
• Primary contact for ad hoc survey/network survey requests
• Administrative of annual benefit related administration activities such as health care spending account deposit, overage dependent mail out and tracking, etc.
• Investigations related to benefits such as coverage issues, claim denials, etc.
• Investigations related to pension such as annualized earnings variances, missed HOOPP contributions, leaves of absence, etc.
• Investigations related to vacation inquiries such as negative vacation, vacation progression, etc.
• Development and monitoring of repayment plans for any overpayments because of employee or administrative error
• Processing of salary step increases
• Processing of payout requests
• Prepare and distribute benefit, pension and compensation related corporate communications
• Annual analysis associated with benefit renewal support to recommendation
• Other duties may include benefit-related projects such as carrier changes, amendments resulting from changed collective agreements, process improvements, policy/legislation, premium changes, job evaluation and pay equity
  
  

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.