Aviso Wealth:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic 'oneaviso' culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a LOA & Benefit Specialist to join our Total Rewards team for 12 months.

Reporting to the Manager, Total Rewards the LOA & Benefit Specialist is responsible for providing guidance on and administrating Leave of Absence and Benefits programs. In addition, 30% of this role be allocated to supporting the payroll team in running payroll operations.

The position will work closely with HR, TR, Payroll and external vendors to ensure a seamless employee experience and accurate processing of LOA, benefit and payroll activities.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients' needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on "getting things done", as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• Administer all aspects of the LOA process including STD, LTD, Maternal, Parental and other statutory leave programs
• Provide guidance and support to employees, managers and HR team regarding leave policies, eligibility and process requirements
• Act as the first point of contact for all benefit and LOA matters and respond to inquiries from employees and internal departments in a prompt, courteous and efficient manner
• Partner with HRBPs and 3rd party benefit provider and partners to assess and resolve LOA and benefit related issues
• Create and maintain a tracker of all LOA cases within Aviso. Document leave requests, approvals and return-to-work process and collaborate with the HR team in updating the records in workday
• Coordinate all leave-related communications with employees, managers, HRBPs and external vendors
• Support payroll team with manual Over-Time calculation for eligible employees across all provinces
• Review and reconcile 3rd party benefit billings to ensure accuracy
• Understand and monitor any changes in relevant legislation for all provinces across Canada, including Quebec
• Conduct audits of LOA and benefits programs to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with company policies and legislative requirements
• Provide supports to Total Rewards and Payroll & Benefits teams on any other tasks or special projects as required

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Bachelor's degree is Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
• 5-7 years administrative experience in payroll, benefits and leave of absence management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Completion of CPA Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification would be an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively support employees at all levels
• Working knowledge of all required legislation including ESA
• Intermediate level working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Workday experience is preferred
• Extremely detail oriented, accurate, motivated and deadline driven
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment and exercise substantial discretion with highly sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French would be preferred

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $130 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We're building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We're a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We're proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you're looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $77,000 - $95,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.