Job Description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Ready to make an impact:
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for passionate new talent to join our team! Our team is currently looking for an Advisor Benefits responsible for all activities related to program management and employee experience, including but not limited to program design, annual enrolment, program communications, vendor and contract management, relationship management and business support.

Please take note that this is a contract

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
• Responsible for providing consultation to HR and business partners on Benefits programs.
• Responsible for designing and developing program materials and education programs aimed at delivering exceptional communication and understanding of various benefits programs.
• Responsible to ensure appropriate internal controls for benefit programs are in place and adhered to.
• Responsible for the continued improvement, integration of technology and process improvement opportunities with respect to benefits program processes.
• Required to maintain strong cross-functional relationships with HR Systems, Communications, Payroll Operations and HR Business Partners for the implementation and delivery of benefits programs, processes and workflows.
• Required to build strong relationships with all stakeholders to establish trust and credibility; ensuring stakeholders interests are taken into consideration in the design of benefits programs.
• Responsible for preparing reports for senior leadership including but not limited to the Executive Committee and Human Resources Committee.
• Conduct analyses on benefits programs including competitive market analysis, cost/ benefit analysis, regulatory compliance, and organizational/ financial impact.
• Ensure compliance with benefit policies and legislation including education of Human Resources, payroll, and benefits staff about policy and legislative requirements and updates.
• Lead Annual Enrolment process for Corporate and Franchise Benefit Plans, including project management, communications, vendor management and employee experience.
• Project lead on various Benefits related initiatives.
• Represent Benefits on Franchise conversions/onboards – bi-weekly conversation calls.
• Manage the vendor relationship and lead the relocation process.

What you have to offer:

• Undergraduate degree and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience with benefit programs and practices.
• CHRP and/or CEBS or in pursuit preferred.
• Grocery Retail or Retail experience preferred.
• Knowledge of benefits programs and HR administration systems (i.e., Dayforce, Ceridian, SAP, third party platforms in Success Factors, etc.).
• Bilingual in English and French would be preferred
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Who we are
Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.