Manager, Global Benefits & Wellness

D2L; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

D2L is seeking a Manager, Global Benefits & Wellness to enhance employee experience through innovative benefits programs. This role involves administration, compliance, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to promote well-being and organizational culture.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 CAD

2 Paid Days off for education activities

Access to mental health services

Competitive Benefits Package

Home Internet Reimbursements

Employee Referral Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Social Events

Dog Friendly Offices

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in employee benefits plan design and administration.
• Expert knowledge in Wellness program initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global benefits and wellness programs.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and compliance with regulations.
• Analyze data to evaluate effectiveness of benefits programs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Writing Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliverimproved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart.No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes! They are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to D2L.

General Description:

As the Manager, Global Benefits & Wellness for D2L, you will guide our company culture by creating and driving programs to improve the employee experience.

T he Manager, Global Benefits & Wellness is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive benefits and wellness programs that support the health and well-being of employees globally. This role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with global regulations and policies and managing relationships with external vendors.

How You Will Make an Impact: Benefits/Wellness Administration

• 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

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• 5+ years’ experience in employee benefits plan design and administration
• Expert knowledge in Wellness program initiatives
• Experience with laws, regulations and government policy related to benefit programs
• 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 s uccess.
• 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 .

Education Recommendations:

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

The expected base salary range for a new hire in this role is listed below.The annualized base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and industry. As part of the total compensation at D2L the role may be eligible for additional benefits including a Wellness Subsidy, Equity Grants, Variable Incentive, and more.

Base Salary Range

$95,000 — $110,000 CAD

Don’t meet every single requirement?We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!

Why we're awesome:

At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through#LifeAtD2L :

• Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
• 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)
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Home Internet Reimbursements
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Social Events
• Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.

D2L is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires and attracts talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases. We draw on diversity of thought and experience to reflect the rich array of cultures representing our broad customer base and we seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives from around the world. If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us [e-mail] and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.D2L maintains a drug-free workplace.

Schedule Full-time

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