Our client in the Non-Profit space is seeking a Bilingual Benefits Specialist to join their HR team. In this role, you will play a key part in managing and supporting the company's compensation, pension, and benefits programs. This position requires fluency in both French and English and is ideal for a detail-oriented HR professional with strong experience in benefits administration.You will support the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, while also contributing to various administrative and departmental functions. This is a dynamic role that blends strategic support with hands-on execution, particularly in the areas of employee benefits and HR data management.

This is a 12-month maternity leave contract with the possibility of extension, offering a competitive salary of up to $75,000 and requiring only two in-office days per month (in either Downtown Toronto or Scarborough).

Responsibilities:

• Manage new hire benefits enrollments and process benefits changes
• Handle employee terminations and related benefits offboarding
• Respond to employee inquiries related to benefits and pensions
• Coordinate pension calculations and support benefit information sessions
• Maintain accurate vacation records and administer the Service Award Program
• Assist with retiree benefits, leaves of absence, and health & safety concerns
• Act as a liaison with benefit providers for issue resolution
• Ensure HRIS and benefit provider portals are accurate and up-to-date
• Provide general administrative support to the SVP of Human Resources
• Assist with light office coordination tasks (e.g., mailroom, reception)
• Contribute to departmental projects and conduct HR-related research
• Internal: All employee levels, HR leadership, cross-functional departments
• External: Third-party benefit providers, retirees, supported organizations

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field
• Bilingual in French and English (written and spoken) - required
• Minimum of 3 year's of benefits and compensation experience
• Strong knowledge of compensation, benefits, and pension administration
• Skilled in Excel and Word (including formulas, charts, and mail merges)
• Exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong analytical and process-driven mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented