Senior Benefits Manager

EllisDon; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Benefits Manager to oversee complex benefits programs across Canada and the U.S. This role involves leading the administration of health, dental, and pension plans, while ensuring continuous improvement through data-driven decisions. You will collaborate with various departments to enhance employee experiences and manage vendor relationships. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about benefits management and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive work environment

Diversity respect

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in benefits design, management, and administration.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex benefits programs in Canada and the U.S. focusing on data-driven decisions.
• Lead full-cycle administration of health, dental, and pension benefits.

Skills

Benefits design

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Change management

Relationship building

Education

College Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)

Tools

Workday

Job description

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another, and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex benefits programs in Canada and the United States with a focus on data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.
• Lead the full-cycle administration of benefits programs, including health and dental, pension, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans, in coordination with People & Culture, Finance, and Payroll.
• Address employee questions and concerns, including with respect to enrollment, benefit plan design, claims, and other matters.
• Manage benefits program changes, including coordination, approval, updates to plan and internal documentation, evaluation of rate changes, and communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage annual benefits renewal processes, including annual rate setting in partnership with Finance.
• Provide plan design change recommendations based on market research, plan utilization, financial analysis, and employee feedback.
• Analyze and provide ongoing reporting of benefit plan utilization and financial performance.
• Plan and implement effective employee and leader communications and education for benefits and wellness programs, in collaboration with the total rewards team.
• Lead, coach, and mentor the benefits administration team.
• Partnerships with People & Culture, Finance, Payroll, Diversity & Inclusion, and business leaders.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure performance aligns with company expectations.
• Assist in overall communication and education of EllisDon’s Total Rewards and Wellness Programs.
• Obtain employee feedback with regards to benefits programs.

Is this the right role for you?

• College Diploma or bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources or equivalent program or work experience.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) is an asset.
• 7+ years of experience in benefits design, management, and administration.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing a remote team.
• Experience in a dynamic organization operating in unionized and non-unionized environments.
• Strong expertise in program design and administration of U.S. and Canada benefits in multinational organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and change management skills with the ability to influence decisions.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to handle challenging situations.
• Exceptional data analysis skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to build strong relationships across diverse backgrounds.
• Strong project management and process improvement skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with urgency.
• Experience with various benefits platforms including Workday.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, the opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.