Manager, Benefits & Pension

Division: Corporate

Work Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid / Remote)

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director, Compensation & Benefits, the Manager, Benefits & Pension is a crucial role, overseeing all aspects of Benefits and Pension programs for Corus. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be the architect behind all aspects of Benefits and Pension. As the leader for the team, this role will provide oversight of the day-to-day administration of benefits and pension programs; spearhead initiatives; and will have exposure across all levels of our People & Culture Team and senior leadership.

You will contribute by:

Manage the Benefits and Pension function, leading a specialist team, focused on systems, administration, vendor management, plan design and communications while liaising with other teams, management and third-party providers.

• Manages the design and delivery of our Corus Benefits Program (Health, Dental, Group Insurance Benefits), Special Risk Insurances, and our Retirement Investments Program (Defined Benefit Pension, Defined Contribution Pension and Group RRSP).
• Manages Total Rewards programs including Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Share Purchase Programs (ESSP) and Discounts & Incentives.
• Part of the Retirement Council this role leads all activities supporting the Retirement Council and Human Resources Compensation Council (HRCC) of the Board of Directors, including meeting preparations, document management, record keeping, and legislative filings.
• Overlooks Benefits and Pension cost management and annual benefit premium/pension contribution renewal processes, including communications to different stakeholder groups.
• Ensures legislative compliance of all programs with federal and provincial laws.
• Owns Dayforce HCM system Benefits and Pension set ups and interfaces, working closely with Payroll, HR Systems Project Management Office (PMO), Ceridian and other service providers.
• Supports Director, Labour Relations with collective agreement bargaining needs, grievances and other union concerns, negotiating program changes with vendors where required.
• Oversees the examination of complex benefit and retirement issues, documenting all factors and considerations, while recommending solutions for effective decision-making.
• Manages all Benefits, Pension and employee program education strategies, including working closely with vendors and our Communications team to refine content and planning effective communication campaigns and information sessions.
• Collaborated with our internal communications team in Well-being strategy development aligned with benefit programs experience in support of Corus’ focus on mental and emotional, physical and financial wellbeing as part of our Show We Care value
• Develops strong relationships with third parties and efficiently manages vendor performance against contractual agreements.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes within Benefits and Pension area, as well as the greater Human Resources landscape.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation is an asset
• Demonstrated experience leading Benefits and Pension (Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution) for a mid-to-large size unionized organization
• Experience with pensions legislative compliance and filings with regulatory bodies
• Proven track record working with different levels of stakeholders, including senior executives, while fostering cross-functional collaboration
• Adept in translating technical knowledge into plan management to successfully manage the programs and support our people
• Experience leading technology projects related to Benefits and Pension management, including integration with HR, payroll and vendor systems
• Experience drafting, negotiating and administering contracts and agreements
• Experience leading and developing a strong team is preferred
• Experienced people leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor professional level team members to thrive in their roles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to clearly and effectively explain and persuade audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with senior executives and form relationships within and outside the organization
• Solid vendor management, negotiation and relationship building skills
• Technical skills, including data analysis, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Collaborative and collegial mindset with an ability to work toward common goals
• Self-starter with an ability to work independently, efficiently, with ambiguity, and seek guidance where appropriate
• High degree of confidentiality and professional judgment in dealing with sensitive information
• Exemplifies Corus values and fosters an inclusive working environment

Application Deadline: August 6, 2024