Bilingual and Pension Administration

Bilingual HR Generalist – Benefits & Pension

North York, ON (Hybrid – 3 Days In Office)

Our manufacturing client, with a corporate head office in North York, ON is seeking a Bilingual HR Generalist – Benefits & Pension to join their People & Culture team.

This is a high-impact role supporting both union and non-union employees across multiple business units. The successful candidate will bring broad HR generalist experience, with strong expertise in benefits, pension administration, and disability management — delivering people-centric solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Pension plan
• Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 remote)
• Exposure to unionized and non-unionized environments

As a key member of the HR team, you will:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits and pension inquiries (new hires, terminations, retirees, death claims)
• Administer and support pension programs
  , including member orientation, government filings, monthly reporting, and committee coordination
• Lead annual benefits renewals and re-enrollment cycles
• Manage disability cases end-to-end, including communication, follow-ups, system updates, and payroll coordination
• Coordinate leaves of absence (parental, personal, and other statutory leaves)
• Support union-related matters, including pension and benefits grievances
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external agencies (government bodies, insurers, unions)
• Manage vendor relationships and service level reviews to ensure a strong employee experience
• Provide HR reporting to internal leadership and external agencies as required
• Support Health & Wellness initiatives and cross-functional HR projects
• Identify and implement process improvements within benefits and pension administration
• Ensure accurate record maintenance and assist with year-end reconciliation activities

• Bilingual in English and French (conversational read, verbal, and written)
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience
• Strong experience in benefits and pension administration
• Experience with disability management (asset)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience managing vendor relationships
• Ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups, including union environments