About Our Client:
Our client is a leading manufacturer.
Position Scope:
In this role, you will contribute to the design and lead the review of total rewards programs. This role is responsible for hands-on management and effectively executing the Benefits, Disability, and Wellness, and other related total rewards programs. The successful candidate will possess a blend of strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset and creative problem-solving.
Responsibilities:
Plan Design
- Regularly evaluate and maintain benefits, disability and wellness programs and make recommendations for strategic adjustments to program design to align to business needs.
- Prepare high-impact communications with the objective of sharing information and improving employee awareness of related programs.
- Manage the end-to-end annual benefits renewal, cost analysis, budgeting, and enrollment process.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the non-occupational disability program and make recommendations for on-going leaves and accommodations process improvements and best practices.
- Manage projects related to the total rewards programs including development of educational campaigns, revising plan documents, beneficiary reviews, and wellness initiatives.
Relationship Management
- Act as subject matter expert to the HR team and business partners by providing expertise, coaching and assistance related to the benefits, disability, and wellness programs.
- Partner closely with the finance team on benefits budgeting, spend, cost analysis and reporting.
- Collaborate with external providers on proactive disability management and cost containment, while ensuring adequate levels of consultation, effectiveness, and service delivery.
- Partner with the Labour Relations team to provide on-going bargaining support, cost analysis and consultation.
- Resolve cases within scope of authority, while escalating complex cases to senior management as appropriate.
- Provide guidance and support to the team.
Plan Administration
- Lead analytical and administrative tasks related to benefits, disability and wellness programs including file feeds related to eligibility and contributions, taxable benefits, case tracking systems and reporting.
- Ensure program compliance with legislative requirements.
- Ensure effective training and tools are in place and reflect current programs and processes.
- Focus on process improvements that reduce cost and improve services.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset and creative problem solving.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, tact and decision making.
- Ability to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma considered an asset.
- 5+ years of progressive total rewards experience. Experience in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
- Strong technical skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with SAP is an asset.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please send a resume to Jessica Alcock at [email protected].
Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
