Stephanie Mcfarlane
About Stephanie Mcfarlane
Stephanie Mcfarlane is a Specialist in Benefits at the Employee Service Center (Cdn) with extensive experience in human resources and benefits administration. She has worked at Domtar and Standard Life in various roles related to employee benefits and pension management since 2002.
Current Role at Domtar
Stephanie Mcfarlane currently serves as a Specialist in Benefits at the Employee Service Center for the Canadian division of Domtar. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the management of employee benefits. Her responsibilities include processing monthly premium remittances, ensuring timely payments to providers, and managing benefit-related premium adjustments in payroll. Mcfarlane also compiles data for the year-end taxable benefit process for all retirees and provides guidance on benefit plan information to human resources partners.
Previous Experience at Domtar
Prior to her current role, Mcfarlane worked at Domtar in various capacities. From 2011 to 2015, she was a US Benefits Specialist in Human Resources. She then transitioned to the role of Coordinator for HR Administration at the Domtar Employee Service Center from 2015 to 2017. Following that, she served as a Specialist in Pension for the Employee Service Center, focusing on both US and Canadian operations from 2017 to 2018.
Experience at Standard Life
Stephanie Mcfarlane has extensive experience at Standard Life, where she worked in several roles from 2002 to 2009. Her positions included Customer Service Representative for Group Savings & Retirement, Analyst for Group Savings & Retirement, and Consultant for Client Integration in Group Savings and Retirement. During her tenure, she was involved in client integration processes and provided analytical support for group savings initiatives.
Education and Training
McFarlane has a diverse educational background. She studied Fashion Design at Lasalle College, achieving a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) from 1991 to 1994. Additionally, she attended College CDI, where she studied Office Automation and obtained an Attestation of College Studies (A.E.C.) from 1996 to 2006. This combination of education has equipped her with skills applicable to her roles in human resources and benefits management.
Skills and Responsibilities
In her current role and previous positions, Mcfarlane has developed a range of skills related to benefits administration. She analyzes enrolment reports, troubleshoots system issues, and calculates invoices for benefit coverage during unpaid leaves of absence. Her expertise includes providing support during new hire enrolment and open enrolment periods, ensuring that employees receive accurate and timely information regarding their benefits.