Manager, Compensation, Benefits & HR Support Services

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Employee & Labour Relations and Compensation, this role will lead a team of Compensation, Benefit and HR systems and support professionals in the delivery of Halton Healthcare’s complex compensation and benefit plans, as well as the administration of our defined benefit pension plan, (HOOPP) for more than 5,000 employees.

You will manage day-to day operations in areas of compensation plans / provisions and associated policies, including the design, maintenance, renewals and administration of the benefit plans including multiple employee, retiree and affiliate plan designs.

This role provides counsel to HR Leadership, the broader HR portfolio and other leaders across Halton Healthcare. You will also manage multiple committees relating to job evaluations and benefit plan changes and participate in committees related to pay equity and other related topics.

This role is also responsible for leading and executing projects that align with the HR Compensation and Benefit plans which support Halton Healthcare’s strategic goals and initiatives.

You will oversee the optimization and data quality of our HR systems ensuring integrity and consistency in the work we do.

This includes ensuring adequate processes, procedures and audits are in place to support data integration and data accuracy.

Core Duties : Program Leadership

Program Leadership

Leads the design, implementation and maintenance of Halton Healthcare’s compensation and benefit programs such as job evaluations, annual salary and benefit premium adjustments, etc.

working closely with applicable groups to support timely implementation and compliance through effective delivery methods.

• Develops concise and effective communications and briefing notes related to benefits and compensation as a result of legislative changes, collective bargaining, regulatory requirements and policy changes.
• Conducts research and provides expert advice on related legislation, and on competitive trends / practices within peer hospitals and the larger marketplace, working closely with Compensation and Benefits team interpreting data and developing recommendations based on findings.
• Works with the team to conduct research and develop bargaining proposals, identifying risks and benefits related to compensation and benefits program changes.

Recommends compensation and benefits cost containment strategies supporting Halton Healthcare’s strategic goals.

Compensation Programs

• Facilitates job evaluation process including expert advice and guidance to senior leadership and related committees
• Leads annual non-union salary review process.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable pay equity legislation and policies and participates in reviews to ensure that Halton Healthcare continues to maintain pay equity for all employee groups.

Benefit Plans and Hospital of Ontario Healthcare Pension Plan (HOOPP)

• Supports the administration of Halton Healthcare’s benefits plans, ensuring legislative and contractual requirements are met.
• Manages the relationship with group insurance carriers, pension provider, external consultants, and regulatory bodies regarding matters related to contracts, plan language, complex calculations, reporting requirements, and other administrative issues.
• Works with key stakeholders within Halton Healthcare, and external advisors regarding benefit / pension changes, costs and renewals.
• Liaise with HOOPP as the central administrator of the multi-employer pension plan leading projects such as changes to the Plan.
• Resolves complex inquiries regarding benefit coverage and pension plan queries escalated from within the broader HR teams.
• Provides trusted advice and recommendations to the Total Rewards team and Manager, encouraging effective solutions-based approach, while maintaining consistency in practice, interpretation and delivery.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Minimum 7 - 10 years’ progressive experience in compensation, benefits and pension administration with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role
• Completed university degree in Business, Human Resources or related field. Specialist certification as compensation and / or benefits professional required
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with standards and practices for provincial and federally mandated laws with respect to compensation, benefits, and pensions (Pay Equity Act, Ontario Employment Standards Act, Income Tax Act, Ontario Pension Benefits Act, Broader Public Sector legislation).
• Subject matter expert in all areas of compensation and benefits program design and maintenance ( variable / incentive pay, job evaluation, benefit trending, defined pension plans, etc.)
• Solid understanding of unionized environments (preferably healthcare) including administration of multiple Collective Agreements.
• Demonstrated success in leading projects / initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills : ability to conduct research and condense complex information into succinct reports, including actionable recommendations.
• Advanced capability in HRIS applications with strong spreadsheet and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Additional Information

Hours : Monday to Friday - 8 : 30am - 4 : 30pm with ability to flex schedule as required for operational needs

Salary : $100,497 - $124,509 annually

Date Posted : August 30, 2024

Internal Applicants due by : September 6, 2024

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