Benefits Specialist

The Opportunity:

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is the central human resource agency for the Government of Saskatchewan. The PSC provides leadership and policy direction to all ministries to enable a high-performing and innovative, professional public service.

The Human Resource Service Centre (HRSC), a division within the PSC, provides human resources, benefits, and payroll administration services to all ministries and several smaller organizations within the Government of Saskatchewan. The HRSC is seeking a client-focused, analytical, resourceful, organized and detail-oriented human resource benefits professional to join us as Benefit Services Specialists on the Benefit Services Team.

• Provide expert-level information to clients on a variety of benefit-related transactions such as leaves of absence, retirement, disability claim processing, and employee or dependent deaths;
• Research loss of benefits issues and process as appropriate in a Human Resource Information System to reinstate employee benefits; and,
• Calculate group life and disability premiums and pension arrears. s applications.
• Coordinate, confirm, exchange, and obtain information from internal and external contacts to support benefits administration and service delivery.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic records in accordance with records management, privacy, confidentiality, and program requirements.
• Organize, prioritize, and complete assigned work to meet tight timelines, service standards, reporting requirements, and operational needs.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of benefit plan administration and application of relevant HR legislation, policies and programs.
• The ability to understand and apply a variety of mathematical benefit calculations such as pension arrears, life insurance and disability premiums;
• The ability to identify and assess information relevant to a problem, consider a variety of options available, and determine and implement an appropriate course of action;
  

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level B)
• Critical Thinking (Level B)
• Digital Skills (Level B)
• Interacting with Others (Level B)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level B)
• Managing Self (Level B)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level B)
• Influence (Level B)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level A)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level B)
  

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.