Employer Data Analyst (Pensions)
Client Services – Employer Services & Data Management
At OPB, the health, safety and wellness of our employees, clients, vendors, and stakeholders is our top priority. Recognizing the benefits of working from home and the collaborative teamwork experience in the office, we have commenced a gradual return to the workplace and are in the process of implementing a hybrid work model. Eligibility to participate in the hybrid work model will be assessed based on the requirements of the role. To learn more about our hiring protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit our Careers site at https://www.opb.ca/about-opb/careers.
You are client focused with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who can expertly reconcile employment history and financial data. In this role you will analyze, investigate and complete corrections to all rejected transactions received from Employer interfaces; determine information/data needed to correct member’s records; validate information using detailed/practical knowledge of pension administration requirements, human resources policies and Employer’s payroll procedures; validate information for the enrolments received from the Employer Portal; validate corresponding contributions and ensure it is received in a timely manner; identify any discrepancies and work with Employers to resolve them; conduct follow-ups by phone and portal messages on a timely basis. Resolve any data clean up identified by the automated processes for leaves, immediate pensions and pre-retirement termination cases. Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal business partners and designated Employer contacts. Provide on-going advocacy, information and education to Employers of our plan. You will follow established criteria to ensure the quality and integrity of the information used by Client Services, identify issues and trends, and make recommendations to improve efficiency and service. Working within a team, you will aim to meet or exceed client service expectations and provide data management support as needed.
Key Qualifications:
Working knowledge with federal tax legislation, the Pension Benefits Act, Public Service Pension Plan Act and have a general understanding of the pensions industry. Your background will include processing client transactions in accordance with established best practices/policies and explaining complex issues through a variety of channels. You have strong knowledge and proficiency with MS Excel, Word and Outlook. You have strong mathematical, analytical, and problem solving skills and initiative. You are someone with excellent time management, strong communication, and interpersonal skills that embrace teamwork with the ability to meet established timelines and to process large volumes of detailed information with minimal errors. You are self-directed, but recognize the importance of relationship building with your team as well as with those across the organization.
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The competition will remain open until a successful candidate is selected or until the competition is closed.
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Candidates being considered for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
At OPB, exemplary client service is at the heart of all we do. Our employees distinguish themselves through their passion for client service excellence and their steadfast commitment to protecting the pension promise for our members now, and into the future. We believe in ensuring our members have the information they need to make informed decisions about their financial and pension goals, and introduced personalized Advisory Services to support their pension journey.
Our in-house Certified Financial Planners have met one-on-one with more than 5,000 members at critical milestones in their lives – not only to help them understand their pension and retirement options, but also to help them build their overall financial literacy. We provide our employees with the learning, development, tools and support they need to excel. Our cross-disciplinary team of professionals operates in a collaborative environment of continuous improvement. As leaders and trusted advisors, we are always looking for what’s next and how best to meet the evolving needs of our clients. Our client-first, Advise & Protect approach has shaped our reputation as an industry leader for service excellence.
The Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) is a major defined-benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario, with a membership base of certain employees of the provincial government and its agencies, boards and commissions. With $29.3 billion in assets and with more than 90, 000 members, the PSPP is one of the largest pension plans in Canada. It is also one of the country’s oldest pension plans, successfully delivering the pension promise since the early 1920s.
For more information, please read our annual report. To learn about our hiring protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit our Careers page on www.opb.ca.