Benefits and Wellness Manager

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Summit Search Group Full time
About Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality products. This role is based out of a state-of-the-art office facility, with a flexible schedule that allows for remote work three days a week.

Position Scope

In this role, you will contribute to the design and lead the review of comprehensive total rewards programs. This position is responsible for hands-on management and effective execution of 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.

Key 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.


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