Benefits Manager, Canada
Job Summary
Benefits Manager Canada
Join us as a Benefits Manager to make a greater impact through your technical expertise and people skills. This could be the ideal chance to step up into your first Senior level role.
Make your mark in Benefits
How you will create an impact
Reporting to the Director of International Benefits the Canada Benefits Manager will support the design execution and governance of integrated benefits pension savings and well-being programs that align with organizational goals values and purpose.
The role will also support the Director and the Canada Head of HR assessing needs evaluating cost-effectiveness opportunities ensuring regulatory compliance managing or assisting with audits and related activities in order to be responsive to the Companys goals and to ensure that the Companys benefits are competitive within the Canadian market.
The incumbent will also participate in the ongoing monitoring of the benefit programs including group insurance short- and long-term disability paid time off programs as well as pension and savings plans. This role is comprehensive working within a fast-paced high volume environment. A successful candidate will need to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders across the business become a trusted advisor and thought leader to senior business and HR leaders and work closely with our vendors to deliver exceptional employee experience with a focus of driving engagement and retention. This position is required to be on-site 4 days a week at AIGs office in Toronto.
Major Responsibilities and Projects
Support projects that impact benefits admin including resources planning requirements gathering user acceptance testing etc. and assist with configuration updates audits and end-to-end testing.
Administer benefit pension and RRSP enrollments and maintain ongoing updates.
Act as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to pensions and benefits. Respond to and resolve benefits RRSP pension disability and leave-related inquiries.
Engage with key stakeholders including HR Payroll vendors and employees to resolve complex issues and provide strategic recommendations to senior business and HR leaders.
Lead process improvement initiatives by identifying gaps proposing solutions and implementing best practices for benefits delivery.
Leverage Workday HCM and vendor platforms to analyze plan performance identify inefficiencies and implement enhancements that ensure accurate integrations and streamlined event processing.
Develop communication strategies that improve employee understanding and engagement with benefits retirement and well-being programs.
Review benefits-related materials (summaries booklets contracts communications) to ensure accuracy and alignment with plan design and policies.
Ensure compliance with applicable legislation employment standards and internal policies.
Keep apprised of market trends legislative developments and industry best practices to inform recommendations for program changes
Disability Accommodation and Leave Management
Manage disability claims ensuring confidentiality compliance and compassionate support. Partner with Employee Relations on disability cases where required. Work closely with third-party vendors in managing claims.
Manage medical accommodation requests; 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 leaders on disability and accommodation practices.
Review data and trends to inform continuous program improvement.
The ideal candidate must have the following skills:
Strong project management skills
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail follow-up and problem resolution
Demonstrated success in a dynamic frequently changing and culturally diverse environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal written presentation) with ability to interact effectively and tactfully with all levels throughout the organization as well as with outside consultants and vendors
Team player with the ability to prioritize multi-task and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced service oriented environment
Excellent planning organizational and time management skills
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Human Resources or related field
Minimum 10 years of Canadian benefits experience
Sound knowledge of benefits regulations and market trends
Proficiency in Excel PowerPoint Word and SharePoint
Ready to step up to new challenges We would love to hear from you.
The base salary range for this position is $88000-$132000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive addition were proud to offer a range of competitive benefits a summary of which can be viewed here: CA Benefits Overview.
AIG Canada is proud to be named one ofGreater Torontos Top Employersfor the seventh year in a row. This award demonstrates AIGs commitment to outstanding human resources initiatives and fostering a forward-thinking workplace.
At AIG we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive connected environment for our team and clients alike.
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At AIG we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive connected environment for our team and clients alike.
Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters
At AIG our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in whats most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health wellbeing and financial securityas well as your professional developmentto bring peace of mind to you and your family.
Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world
American International Group Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the worlds most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us across our operations we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG you can go further to support individuals businesses and communities helping them to manage risk respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset our people through continuous learning and development in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.
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Were committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each others talents backgrounds cultures opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIGs greatest assets and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.
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Functional Area:
HR - Human ResourcesAIG Insurance Company of CanadaRequired Experience:
Manager