Senior Manager Benefits & Wellness

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and delivery of benefits, retirement, and wellness programs, including issue resolution, change management, and enhancements.
• Provide team leadership, set performance objectives, and develop direct reports.
• Manage vendors, consultants, insurers, service delivery, and escalations.
• Advise internal partners on complex benefits and retirement matters.
• Improve processes, operational controls, and employee experience; identify opportunities for automation, digital tools, and AI.
• Contribute to Total Rewards projects across HR, payroll, technology, and other business areas.
• Support budgeting, insurance pricing, business planning, and year-end accounting.

Required qualifications

• Degree in business, human resources, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• More than 7 years of progressive experience in benefits, pensions, disability management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian group benefits, retirement programs, pensions, disability, insurance, governance, and relevant employment, pension, and tax requirements.
• Demonstrated people management, team leadership, coaching, employee development, and performance management experience.
• Experience managing external vendors, consultants, and service providers.
• Strong project management, communication, organization, prioritization, judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional designation or specialized education in benefits, pensions, human resources, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience with active employee and retiree programs, budgeting, financial reporting, year-end accounting, governance, compliance reviews, or operational controls is preferred.
• French and English bilingualism is an asset.

Compensation

• Annual base salary range is $92,000–$120,000.
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off, and career development.

Workplace

• The employer describes hybrid and flexible work arrangements, with three days per week in the office.

Benefits and culture

• Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability plans, paid volunteer days, wellness days, and WorkPerks discounts.
• The employer describes an inclusive culture and employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Application

• Apply by October 7, 2026.