Job Description

AltaGas - Sr Benefits Specialist

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sr. Benefits Specialist to join our Calgary, Canada team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Canadian and U.S. benefits administration, and a proven ability to manage programs in compliance with federal, state, and provincial regulations. This role includes administering employee benefits, managing leaves of absence (LOA), and supporting workers’ compensation programs while contributing to the development of a unified, North American shared services model.

You Will:

Benefits Administration (Canada and U.S.)

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and savings programs for both Canada and the U.S.

• Coordinate and manage the annual open enrollment process, new hire benefits setup, and life event changes

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and provincial regulatory requirements for all benefits programs

• Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll files in collaboration with vendors (e.g., Manulife, Canada Life, and U.S. benefits providers) and resolve data and integration issues

• Oversee weekly demographic integrations in Workday, ensuring data accuracy and addressing errors or discrepancies with HRIS and vendor partners

• Reconcile benefits premium billings and invoices, including allocation, coding, and regulatory reporting submissions

Leave and Disability Administration

• Provide full-cycle administration for short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and leave of absence (LOA) programs in compliance with Canadian and U.S. federal, state, and provincial provisions

• Ensure timely submission of STD and LTD claims and employer documentation, proactively managing claim transitions to avoid payment gaps

• Collaborate with HR People Services and Payroll teams to ensure employees are accurately placed on leave within HRIS and payroll systems

• Maintain and update leave tracking in Workday while ensuring compliance with all legal requirements

• Support workers’ compensation claims administration, ensuring timely submissions and adherence to provincial, state, and federal regulations

• Oversee maternity and parental leave administration, including benefits pre-payment calculations and employee communications

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and provincial regulatory provisions related to benefits, pensions, leave, and workers’ compensation

• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, including Form 21 for Canada Life and quarterly pension contribution estimates

• Collaborate with HRIS and IT teams to implement and test enhancements to vendor integrations and systems

• Create and analyze reports for audits, reconciliations, and other operational needs

You Have:

• Experience in Canadian and U.S. benefits administration, including compliance with federal, state, and provincial regulatory requirements for LOA and workers’ compensation

• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian and US benefit laws and regulations

• Strong knowledge of disability management programs, workers’ compensation, and leave of absence administration

• Proficiency with HRIS systems, particularly Workday, and payroll platforms (e.g., JDE)

• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, supporting shared services initiatives across North America

For Canadian hires : AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires : WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.