About the role
Athabasca University's Department of Human Resources is recruiting for a permanent, full-time Benefits Administrator.
The Position:
Reporting to the Coordinator, Benefits within the Human Resources department, this is one of three Administrator roles who share in the duties of the Benefits Unit. The incumbent shares in the responsibility for the administration of all University benefits, leave entitlements, and fund allocations. These positions are the first contact with staff for benefits and leave orientation and questions, and retirement planning and requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. A high level of confidentiality is a requirement.
Qualifications:
- A related 2-year diploma and/or Group Benefits certificate or designation with 3 years benefits administration experience preferably in a unionized environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Human Resource applications or systems and Microsoft Office applications are essential.
- A good understanding of AU benefit plans, policies and procedures with exposure to AU collective agreements considered an asset.
- The incumbent should have excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, good analytical skills with the ability to prioritize workload in order to adhere to inflexible timelines and be able to work in a team and independently.
- Must ensure confidentiality is maintained with all information.
A detailed job description can be viewed at: Benefits Administrator
Contact:
For more information regarding the role, please contact Melanie Sale, Coordinator, Benefits at melaniet@athabascau.ca.
About Athabasca University
Athabasca University, Canada's Open University, is dedicated to the removal of barriers that restrict access to and success in university-level study and to increasing equality of educational opportunity for adult learners worldwide.
Please keep conversations constructive and respectful and follow our community guidelines. https://news.athabascau.ca/get-social
About the role
Athabasca University's Department of Human Resources is recruiting for a permanent, full-time Benefits Administrator.
The Position:
Reporting to the Coordinator, Benefits within the Human Resources department, this is one of three Administrator roles who share in the duties of the Benefits Unit. The incumbent shares in the responsibility for the administration of all University benefits, leave entitlements, and fund allocations. These positions are the first contact with staff for benefits and leave orientation and questions, and retirement planning and requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. A high level of confidentiality is a requirement.
Qualifications:
- A related 2-year diploma and/or Group Benefits certificate or designation with 3 years benefits administration experience preferably in a unionized environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Human Resource applications or systems and Microsoft Office applications are essential.
- A good understanding of AU benefit plans, policies and procedures with exposure to AU collective agreements considered an asset.
- The incumbent should have excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, good analytical skills with the ability to prioritize workload in order to adhere to inflexible timelines and be able to work in a team and independently.
- Must ensure confidentiality is maintained with all information.
A detailed job description can be viewed at: Benefits Administrator
Contact:
For more information regarding the role, please contact Melanie Sale, Coordinator, Benefits at melaniet@athabascau.ca.
About Athabasca University
Athabasca University, Canada's Open University, is dedicated to the removal of barriers that restrict access to and success in university-level study and to increasing equality of educational opportunity for adult learners worldwide.
Please keep conversations constructive and respectful and follow our community guidelines. https://news.athabascau.ca/get-social