GUELADIO BA
Brampton,ON
Summary
Experienced Professional with demonstrated command of Project management and People skills. Excels in identifying areas for improvement and implementing process enhancements that drive efficiency, quality, cost savings, and client satisfaction. Offers solid comprehension of cultural diversity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Initiatives and Implementation
Royal Bank of Canada
Ontario
01.2022 - Current
- Subject matter expert and consultant to support the end-to end Sponsor (employer) onboarding to a RBC administered Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
- Strategic Planning and Plan Set Up – Subject matter expert for DCPP product and the implementation process:
- Stakeholder Management – coordinate all partners involved in the plan implementation and transfer process:
- Project Management and Support – coordinate and track all aspects of the successful end to end implementation process:
Senior Pension Administrator
Jones DesLauriers Blevins
Toronto, Ontario
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Administration of Extendicare Retirement plan with both RRSP and RPP pension options as well as other Retirement related programs for union and non union employees (CUPE, MNU, UNIFOR,OPSEU, SEIU....) Provide accurate and timely information to plan members, and other stakeholders regarding general or specific provisions of the plan including but not limited to retirement, termination, election options and application procedures Analyze and research complex member issues which may include review of both current and legacy plan provisions Review, audit and reconciliation of employee/employer contributions.
- Preparation and review of regulatory filings ensuring they are completed accurately and on time (AIR, Form 7, annual statements, valuations, etc.).
- Review and update the content of Retirement plan communications.
- Sitting member on Pension committees
- Conduct member education sessions Review of fund line up with Senior consultant Data Collection and analysis for Plan wind ups ..
Pension & Benefits Specialist for BMO
AON Hewitt
Toronto, Ontario
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Be the key contact for employees and retirees of Bank of Montreal regarding their pension and health benefits
- Ownership and Processing of employees life events, terminations, retirements, Marriage breakdowns, deaths, births in Ontario, Quebec and all provinces of Canada
- Administration of company Health Care Benefits and Pension Plan Investigation and resolution of HR related issues, missing cheques, incorrect bills … following Aon Hewitt best practice principles
- Educate employees and retirees about tax policies (T4, T4A, RL1, RL2…) Help develop and better team processes .Act as a liaison between employees and benefit providers and carriers (Sunlife, Great West Life, Manulife)
- Documenting and closing calls as well as creating case management follow-up when needed.
Engineering Intern
Les Solutions IDC
Québec, Canada
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Inspected pavement conditions for Rosemere and Becancour municipalities;
- Collected data and compiled assessment reports with ASTM-6433 standard;
Field Inspector (Internship)
Eiffage Senegal
Dakar, Senegal
04.2009 - 05.2009
- Assisted engineers when conducting onsite inspections;
- Ensured compliance of the work done according to plans;
- Processed topographic data
- Observed work on the construction site;
- Participated in field meetings with inspection team
Education
The Osgoode Certificate in Pension Law -
Osgoode Hall Law School of York University
01.2023
Bachelor degree in Civil engineering -
Université Laval
01.2014
Associate) degree in Civil engineering -
Ecole Superieure Polytechnique
09.2009
Skills
- Perfect mastery of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge and use of different HRIS tools
- Ability to learn and absorb new concepts/tools
- Project Management (6 years)
- Human Resources
- Bilingual: English, French
- Leadership role in multiple cross organization projects
- Enablement champion and adaptability
- Great ability to solve problems using technical and interpersonal skills
- Team-oriented and ability lead and support group projects
- Great ability to de-escalate complex issues and deliver great customer experience
- Ability to educate clients, providers, junior team members and third parties
- Great customer Service and attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Ability to break down complex processes, identifying gaps and drive efficiency
- People’s skills, team player
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Operations Management
- Policy Implementation
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Salesforce Management
- Product Management
Career Accomplishments
- Took ownership of newly launched financial product and enabled salesforce into making it a cornerstone of company product offering
- Took (Defined Contribution Pension Plan ) product from minimum viable product(MVP) to fully functioning and competitive product.
- Designed a continuous process improvement proposal that resulted in retention of $400K in business and streamlined process for mandatory pension enrolments with potential savings of tens of thousands of dollars in penalties and fines from government Regulators
- Supported transition from a Defined Benefits to a Defined Contribution retirement Plan for employees of Bank of Montreal by helping draft employee communication and animating educational sessions with HR business partners and branch managers
- Supported transition for a select group of 2000 employees for Bank of Montreal from a traditional supplemental health Plan to a Flex Plan with employee education sessions and communication material in English and in French.
Languages
- English
- French
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Manager Initiatives and Implementation
Royal Bank of Canada
01.2022 - Current
Senior Pension Administrator
Jones DesLauriers Blevins
04.2018 - 12.2021
Pension & Benefits Specialist for BMO
AON Hewitt
06.2016 - 08.2017
Engineering Intern
Les Solutions IDC
04.2014 - 08.2014
Field Inspector (Internship)
Eiffage Senegal
04.2009 - 05.2009
The Osgoode Certificate in Pension Law -
Osgoode Hall Law School of York University
Bachelor degree in Civil engineering -
Université Laval
Associate) degree in Civil engineering -
Ecole Superieure Polytechnique
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