Hybrid Manager, Benefits

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About the role

  • Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of health, wellness, retirement, and paid time off programs
  • Oversee annual open enrollment and drive plan design enhancements
  • Oversee legislative leaves and disability programs across both countries, ensuring compliance and providing expert guidance to HR and employees
  • Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service delivery; ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, provincial/territorial legislation) and support audits and filings
  • Lead and develop a high-performing benefits team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Analyze benefit utilization and cost trends, conduct market benchmarking, and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership
  • Develop clear and engaging communication materials and provide direct support to employees and HR partners to resolve benefit-related inquiries
  • Support administration of pension and retirement savings plans (DC, RRSP, 401K) and partner with internal teams and vendors to maintain plan integrity
  • Report to the Senior Manager, Total Rewards and lead a small benefits team

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing employee benefits programs, with a focus on both salaried and hourly employees in the U.S. and Canada
  • 1–2 years of experience leading a team of professionals
  • Proven experience in benefits administration, including health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off
  • In-depth knowledge of benefits regulations in the U.S. and Canada, including compliance with federal, provincial, and local laws
  • Experience managing benefits vendors and developing cost-effective benefits programs
  • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Benefits

  • Health, wellness, retirement, and paid time off programs
  • Pension and retirement savings plans (DC, RRSP, 401K)
  • Leave & disability programs and compliance support
  • Vendor relationships and service delivery oversight
  • Employee communication and direct support to employees and HR partners
  • Support for accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process
  • Autonomy, collaboration, support to grow, and tools to make a difference

Job title

Manager, Benefits

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

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Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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