Benefits Manager

hoopp; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 95.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

100% company-paid extended health &amp

Dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Parental leave top-up

Wellness program & seminars

Descripción de la vacante

HOOPP is seeking a Benefits Manager to design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive wellness program, disability management, and workplace accommodation initiatives. You will collaborate with HR and external vendors to ensure a seamless employee experience aligned with HOOPP's Total Rewards philosophy.

The role focuses on data-driven program evolution, cost efficiency, and stakeholder partnerships to deliver exceptional benefits and wellbeing for Ontario healthcare workers and HOOPP employees.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and deliver HOOPP's wellness program in line with Total Rewards philosophy.
• Manage disability claims and workplace accommodation cases with confidentiality and compliance.
• Support benefits program design, renewals, vendor reviews, and budget planning.

Descripción del empleo

Why you'll love working here:

high-performance, people-focused culture

our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves

learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees' career growth

membership in HOOPP's world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security

competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).

optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%

yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars

the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director, Benefits, the Benefits Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, and delivery of HOOPP's wellness program, as well as disability management and workplace accommodation cases. The role also supports the Associate Director in the ongoing design, implementation, and evaluation of HOOPP's benefits program, ensuring a seamless employee experience and alignment with HOOPP's Total Rewards philosophy.

Using data-driven insights, the Manager continuously evolves HOOPP's market-competitive and inclusive programs that differentiate HOOPP as an employer of choice. The role ensures effective program administration, service excellence, and compliance, while partnering across HR and with external vendors to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Anchored in HOOPP's values of Accountability, Compassion, and Trust, the Manager demonstrates these principles through collaborative partnerships, empathetic support of employees, and proactive leadership across wellness, disability management, and workplace accommodation programs.

What You Will Do

Wellness Program

Drive the design and delivery of HOOPP's holistic wellness strategy, working closely with the Associate Director to promote employee wellbeing, psychological safety, and alignment with HOOPP's equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) objectives.

Conduct data-driven program reviews to assess effectiveness, competitiveness, and cost efficiency.

Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the wellness program, service delivery, and employee experience, informed by industry trends and emerging best practices.Enhance HOOPP's reputation as an employer of choice by fostering external partnerships, participating in industry networks, and pursuing opportunities for external recognition.

Manage and evaluate relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring service quality, cost-effectiveness, and positive employee experience.

Partner with Communications to deliver clear, engaging internal and external program communications.

Analyze benefits data to identify employee health trends and shape evidence-based programs.

Disability, Accommodation, and Leave Management

Manage disability claims in close partnership with the Associate Director to ensure consistent, fair, and effective case management, while maintaining confidentiality, compliance, and compassionate employee experience. Collaborate with HRBPs, leaders, Employee Relations, and third-party vendors to navigate complex cases, foster alignment, gain stakeholder support and achieve successful disability outcomes

Manage medical accommodation requests alongside the team; partner with HOOPP's corporate physician to develop and implement plans, engaging leaders and employees to ensure support and success of the accommodation plan. Work closely with third-party vendors in managing requests, as required.

Provide guidance and advisory support to HR Business Partners and people leaders on disability and accommodation practices.

Review data and trends to inform continuous program improvement.

Benefits Program

Partner with the Associate Director, Benefits, to design, renew, and evaluate HOOPP's Canadian and UK benefits programs, ensuring alignment with the Total Rewards strategy and market competitiveness.

Provide analytical and operational support during annual renewals, vendor reviews, and budget planning processes.

Collaborate with the Associate Director to assess benefits utilization, monitor vendor performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Support the coordination and delivery of benefits communications to ensure clarity and consistency.

Stay current with best practices and actively participate in external professional networks.

Collaboration and Culture

Champion a positive, engag