Manager, Benefits & Pension

Company : CGL

Department : Total Rewards

Employment Type : Regular Full-Time

Work Model : Hybrid

Language : English is required, French is an asset.

The Opportunity :

We are a leading Canadian financial services cooperative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy.

That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose.

The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

Our national Human Resources team aspires to be difference makers, delivering flexible solutions and insights that enable people to achieve excellence.

We think innovatively and strategically to solve business problems and strive for operational efficiency and simplicity in the employee experience with HR.

As the Manager, Benefits & Pension as part of the Total Rewards team, you will be accountable for the development and execution of all portfolio strategies (Group Benefits, Pension, Disability Management) in alignment with Co-operators business strategy and our Total Rewards Philosophy.

You will participate on both CUMIS and Co-operators Pension Committees, Benefits Committee and attend HR Committee as needed.

As the Manager, you will actively work with peers across HR’s Centers of Excellence (COEs) and will be responsible to report the regular status updates to HR Committee and Co-operators Management Group (CMG).

You will also oversee all data interpretation and analysis and provide support and recommendations to the VP of Total Rewards.

How to Create Impact :

• Contributing to the design and overseeing implementation / execution of the strategy and ensuring all program direction aligns with external market and benchmarks in accordance with the Business Strategy and Total Rewards Strategy.
• Providing strategic direction on the maintenance and evolution of all portfolios (Group Benefits, Disability Management, Pension), programs and processes driving innovation and an excellent employee experience.
• Leading and providing recommendations to the Benefits Committee and Pension Committees on Plan design.
• Providing leadership for the effective management of the employee benefits and pension plans, and medical leave process (including early intervention, return to work and accommodation programs).
• Ensuring benefits and pension communication, contracts, guidelines, compliance, administration practices and informational updates are developed, prepared and current.
• Developing and maintaining positive vendor relationships and support vendor contract negotiations.
• Representing HR and Total Rewards on the following committees : CUMIS Pension; Co-operators Pension; and Benefits Committee.

How you will succeed :

• You build trusting relationships and provide feedback to enable the successful development of your team and colleagues.
• You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on client experience.
• You facilitate the adoption of change and create a high-performance culture through alignment of your team’s work with organizational goals.
• You successfully convey messages and demonstrate openness to exploring alternative points of view.
• You use critical thinking to guide decision making and apply a strategic mindset to adjust business plans based on shifting priorities.

To join our team :

• You have completed a Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Human Resources or a related discipline.
• You have 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, some of which is directly in Benefits, Pension and Disability Management.
• You have a good knowledge of Total Rewards related legislation ( Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity, Privacy, Human Rights, etc.).
• You have direct or indirect leadership experience.
• You have completed or are in process of completing one of the following designations : Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP).

What You Need to Know :

• You will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
• You will travel occasionally.
• This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English.

The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.
10 days ago