Sr. Specialist, Pension & Benefits

A 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 :

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods :

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’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

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.

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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