Benefit & HRIS Analyst

About Us:

Sonepar Canada is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by 9 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100+ locations with coverage in 8 provinces.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. 

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Scope of the Position:

The benefits & HRIS Analyst is responsible for managing and analyzing Sonepar’s benefits programs and HR Information Systems (HRIS). This role involves ensuring the effective administration of employee benefits, maintaining accurate HR data and providing insights through data analysis to support HR strategies and decision-making.

Major Responsibilities:

Benefit Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans and wellness initiatives.
• Handle open enrollment processes and address benefits-related inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and guidelines.
• Create and distribute required benefit enrolment emails.
• Maintain the Sun Life enrolment tool (opening enrolment for new hires, life events, etc.)
• Assist Finance with monthly benefit reconciliation & validate HRIS file from Sun Life.
• Collect payments for premiums for associates that are on leave of absence.
• Approve RRSP enrolments and enter contribution changes.
• Conduct benefit orientations and assist employees with the enrollment process.
• Conduct workshops or training sessions on total reward programs

HRIS Management

• Ensure accuracy of data quality between HRIS & Payroll
• Generate reports and analyze HR data to support strategic planning.
• Act as first point of contact for payroll system password resets.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes through system automation.
• Assist with HRIS implementation and enhancements when applicable.
• Troubleshoot system issues and collaborate with IT via SNOW (ticket system).

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Collect and analyze data related to benefits and rewards.
• Prepare and present reports on HR metrics, such as turnover rates, employee demographics etc.
• Provide data-driven insights to support HR initiatives and decision-making
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of benefit programs and HRIS processes
• Assist with audits and regulatory reporting as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-4 years of related experience in benefits administration and HRIS management. 
• A degree in Human Resources or CHRP equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat with advanced Excel skills
• Excellent organization and mathematical skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Experience with HRIS platforms (eg. SAP SuccessFactors) is preferred

Benefits & Perks

• We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

More information on Sonepar Canada:

Website: www.soneparcanada.com  

Twitter: @soneparcanada  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonepar-canada/  

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SoneparCanada  

Check out Sonepar Canada on Facebook!      

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.  

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market. 

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit  https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates.  We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply. 

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit  https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Next steps:
We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.