Head of Global Benefits and Retirement Savings Programs

PartnerRe; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

PartnerRe in Toronto is seeking a highly experienced Head of Global Benefits & Retirement Savings Programs to provide strategic leadership for the company's global benefits portfolio, supporting approximately 1,400 employees across more than 13 countries. This role spans health and welfare benefits, retirement savings, wellbeing initiatives, and related programs.

Working closely with Country Leads and local HR teams, the successful candidate will ensure programs are market-competitive,

Qualifications

• Experience leading global employee benefits and retirement programs.
• Knowledge of health and welfare benefits, pension arrangements and associated compliance.
• Proven ability to negotiate with carriers, retirement providers, brokers and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for all third-party providers in global benefits.
• Drive governance, policy, and financial management of benefits programs across multiple countries.
• Partner with Country Leads and local HR teams to ensure market-competitive, cost-effective programs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation skills

Global benefits knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

Company Description

PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

Our mission is to continue to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting our clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. To achieve this, we live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care.

Core to The PartnerRe Experience is our global nature. No matter where you sit in the company, you are part of something bigger. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success. The result is a day-to-day experience that will allow you to:

Shape your own career

Grow in a supportive environment

Connect with a community of experts

Make an impact

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Compensation And Benefits

The expected base salary range for this position, when hired into our Toronto location, is CAD $125,000 - 175,000 per year. For positions based in other jurisdictions, compensation will be determined in alignment with local regulations, market benchmarks, and internal compensation frameworks. The above range reflects the typical base salary range for candidates hired into this position. The actual salary will vary depending on a number of factors, including job location, experience, qualifications, education/training, skills, market conditions, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in our annual incentive program, payment under which is at the discretion of PartnerRe and subject to individual and company performance. Eligible employees also have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, a health spending account, a defined contribution pension plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, etc.

Working Arrangement

PartnerRe operates with a hybrid work approach that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Our employees are required to be in the office 3 days a week. Our goal is to create an environment where employees can connect, innovate, and perform at their best.

This position is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

PartnerRe is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment experience. Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request throughout the hiring process.

Role Purpose and Impact

PartnerRe is seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Head of Global Benefits & Retirement Savings Programs to provide strategic leadership and governance for the Company's global benefits portfolio, supporting approximately 1,400 employees across more than 13 countries.

As the Company's senior benefits subject matter expert, this role is responsible for the strategy, design, governance, policies, financial management, compliance, and ongoing effectiveness of all employee benefit and retirement savings programs globally. The role spans health and welfare benefits, wellbeing initiatives, retirement savings and pension arrangements, and other related benefit programs/perks.

Working closely with Country Leads and local HR teams who provide day-to-day employee support, the successful candidate will ensure PartnerRe's programs remain market competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with the Company's talent and business objectives.

This role also serves as the primary relationship owner for all third-party providers, including benefits-related carriers, retirement providers, brokers, consultants, and administrators. As the Company's lead negotiator for global benefits programs, the incumbent will be responsible for driving strong commercial outcomes, ensuring service excellence, and maximizing value from external partners. This is a highly visible position requiring deep technical expertise, strong commercial and negotiation skills, sound judgment, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across a complex global environment.

This position provides strategic ownership of PartnerRe's global benefits