Benefits & Wellness Manager

Summary

Join D2L as the Global Benefits and Wellness Manager and guide our company culture by creating and driving programs to improve the employee experience. Develop and implement comprehensive benefits and wellness programs supporting employee health and well-being globally. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with global regulations and policies, and manage relationships with external vendors. Analyze data and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement. Partner with People and Culture to integrate benefits and wellness programs with other initiatives. Manage the budget for benefits and wellness, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with company objectives. Stay current with industry trends and best practices, recommending program improvements and innovations. This role requires strong project management, financial acumen, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in employee benefits plan design and administration
• Expert knowledge in Wellness program initiatives
• Strong project management experience
• Experience with laws, regulations and government policy related to benefit programs
• Strong financial acumen
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, writing and negotiation skills
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office programs with deep knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Leads by Example with personal and professional integrity, high accountability and say/do ratio
• Boundaryless collaboration and influence skills both within team, peer group and broader organization. Effective communicator with a proven track record of success
• Delivers Awesome Outcomes : Strategic mindset and business acumen, with strong prioritization skills and a focus on organizational outcomes vs. team tasks. Effective problem solver, able to achieve results individually and through others, in fast paced, deadline-driven environments
• Talent Magnet : Talent-focused leader, with demonstrated ability to coach, build and lead a high performing, diverse team
• Better, Smarter, Faster : An agile learner, with a growth mindset, attention to detail and organizational skills. An operationally minded leader, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• Wins Hearts and Minds : An effective communicator, with the ability to connect the why and the what. A change agent, with proven delegation, motivation, and team building skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global benefits and wellness programs that meet the needs of employees globally, including health, retirement plans, wellness initiatives and other programs that align with the company’s business objectives
• Manage the administration of benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, retirement and other programs globally
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in different regions, including reporting and filing requirements
• Serve as the subject matter expert on benefit and wellness trends and best practices
• Develop and execute communication and education plans to educate employees on benefits and wellness programs
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including benefits providers, brokers, and consultants
• With the Senior Director, Total Rewards and Operations , develop and implement wellness programs that promote employee wellbeing and support the company’s culture of wellbeing
• Analyze data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of benefits and wellness programs and make recommendations for improvement
• Partner with People and Culture and other stakeholders to ensure that benefits and wellness programs are integrated with other People and Culture programs and initiatives
• Manage the budget for benefits and wellness, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment to the company's objectives
• Keep up to date with industry trends and best practices, and make recommendations for program improvements and innovations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SHRM-CP) are a plus

Benefits

• Wellness Subsidy
• Equity Grants
• Variable Incentive
• Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning and Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
• 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
• Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
• Retirement planning
• 2 Paid Volunteer Days
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Home Internet Reimbursements
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Social Events
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