Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Role Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Payroll and Benefits, the Benefits Advisor plays a key role in the management, validation, and analysis of compensation and benefits data.

The incumbent contributes to data integrity, the smooth execution of compensation processes, and the continuous improvement of internal practices, while performing a hybrid role that combines data analysis and administrative management.

Responsibilities – Benefits

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs, including group insurance and retirement plans.
• Manage enrollments, coverage changes, and terminations.
• Monitor and support short-term and long-term disability cases.

Vendor Management and Compliance

• Manage relationships with insurance and retirement plan providers.
• Negotiate and renew group insurance and retirement plan contracts.
• Analyze contracts and provide recommendations to management.
• Ensure compliance of benefits programs with applicable laws and regulations.

Communication and Support

• Effectively communicate benefits programs to employees.
• Advise managers and employees on insurance, retirement, and disability-related matters.
• Prepare communications, training materials, and explanatory documents related to benefits programs.
• Coordinate taxable benefits and ensure information is accurately transmitted to Payroll.
• Support the Talent Acquisition team by providing benefits-related information to new hires.
• Perform other related duties associated with benefits administration.

Responsibilities – Compensation

• Verify, validate, and ensure the integrity of compensation-related data (role includes a strong administrative component).
• Conduct basic to intermediate compensation analyses.
• Manage and monitor:
  • Incentive and bonus files (tracking signed approvals, validations, and follow-ups).
  • The annual salary review process.
  • Hiring salary approval requests.
• Identify, analyze, and communicate exceptions or discrepancies that require attention.
• Participate in the improvement and automation of compensation-related processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams (HR, Payroll, and external partners) to ensure data consistency and quality.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Excel (spreadsheets, data analysis, lookup functions such as VLOOKUP).
• Ability to produce basic to intermediate data analyses.
• Strong aptitude for data administration and management, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Interest in HR systems (HRIS) and technology tools.
• Basic knowledge of compensation and benefits, or a strong capacity to learn.

Desired Competencies

• Curious, proactive, and dynamic individual.
• Strong attention to detail and execution quality.
• Excellent organizational and priority management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and manage exceptions.
• Strong logical thinking skills and the ability to simplify and communicate information clearly.
• Interest in process optimization and automation.

Candidate Profile

• Hybrid profile combining data analysis and administrative management.
• Strong execution skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and positive attitude.
• Motivation to learn and grow within the compensation field.
• Intermediate or advanced junior level.
• Advanced bilingualism (French and English) required due to the organization's nationwide operations and the need for effective communication across regions.

Additional Information

Our employees are important to us. That is why we are committed to offering working conditions and benefits that reflect their contribution.

Benefits Offered

Flexibility

• Remote work program
• Flexible schedule
• 37.5-hour work week
• Summer schedule with Fridays ending at 12:00 PM

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Group insurance tailored to your needs
• Group RRSP with employer contributions
• Dialogue telemedicine service
• Health Spending Account
• Wellness Account ($300 to $700 annually for fitness activities, wellness programs, personal development, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-provided laptop
• Excellent discounts on tires and accessories

Career Development

• Training and development programs
• Grow your career with Unimax in an environment where advancement opportunities match your ambitions.
• Employee referral program (up to $1,000 reward)

Life at Work

• Very active social club
• Popcorn machine and fresh fruit available
• Electric vehicle charging station on-site

And much more!

About Unimax

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Boucherville, Québec, Unimax is now a leading force in tire distribution across Canada.

Through our three divisions — Point S, Distribution Stox, and RSSW — along with a strong network of distribution centres and more than 1,300 retail locations nationwide, we provide customers with national coverage and fast, efficient service.

Thanks to partnerships with the industry's leading manufacturers, we offer a comprehensive range of products tailored to a diverse customer base, covering all market segments from passenger vehicles to industrial, agricultural, and commercial sectors.

As a growing organization, we continue to expand through innovation, network growth, and strategic acquisitions.

At Unimax, we place both our customers and employees at the heart of everything we do. We value collaboration, expertise, and talent development in a dynamic environment where everyone can make a meaningful contribution to our shared success.

Looking to make a real impact? Join us and become part of the Unimax journey.