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Manager, Benefits & Rewards Programs

Req ID : 27205

Vacancy Type : Permanent

Number of Positions : 1

Closing Date : 12 / 26 / 2025

Manager, Benefits & Rewards

This position provides strategic & operational leadership to the Benefits & Rewards Team and is accountable for the design and delivery of all benefits programs and policies, recognition programs, as well as rewards policies (Vacation policy, Leave of Absence, etc.)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Benefits & Rewards professionals who are responsible for design, analysis, interpretation and guidance to HR staff and employees on City benefits and rewards programs
• Acts as an escalation point for the team for all issues including development of City-wide benefits administration processes & guidelines, analytical and project based activities, including updates and new process initiatives.
• Manage and oversee the development of the City’s Group Benefits program including vendor management and overall benefits strategy.
• Provide recommendations for design and changes to rewards programs & policies
• Manage the design and philosophy of the City’s recognition programs
• Establish partnerships, synergies and transfer of knowledge with other areas of HR to ensure alignment to Benefits & Rewards strategies
• Design standard operating procedures detailing updated processes and policies, and provide training to ensure applicable HR staff are aware of program / policy details, requirements and are able to effectively administer the programs and champion the changes.
• Accountable for IT business requirements and testing of configuration updates to accurately reflect programs & policies
• Acts as the Contract Manager for the City’s Benefits Carrier contract for full-time union and non-union group benefits which includes Health, Dental, Life Insurance and AD&D
• Take accountability for benefit cost recommendations that are part of the Benefit plan as well as any changes to Union benefits as a result of bargaining new agreements
• Identify opportunities on an annual basis for changes to benefits and rewards including time off, health & dental benefits, perks & rewards, including research on trends, benchmarking, workforce analysis and cost / benefit analysis of potential changes.
• Lead the assessment of existing programs, identification of gaps and strengths, recommendations for program improvements and enhanced technology as it relates to recognition programs.
• Take accountability for all applicable policies and design of processes as it relates to recognition, such as Long Service, Retirement gifts, Corporate Award, etc.

Skills and Qualifications

Hourly Rate / Salary : $ 114,677.00 - $ 152,905.00

Hours of Work : 35

Work Location : Civic Centre

Department / Division / Section : LEG / Legislative Services Dept,LEG / HR Division,Total Rewards

Non-Union / Union : Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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