Senior Manager, Benefits, Pension & Disability

Overview

The Total Rewards & Belonging COE collaborates with key business stakeholders to design competitive yet cost-effective reward packages that align with the Firm’s strategy to attract, retain and inspire our talent. One that emphasizes total wellness and belonging and adapts to employee needs and preferences to motivate talent and enhance performance in an uncertain and rapidly evolving business environment.

Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, the Senior Manager, Benefits, Pension & Disability has overall responsibility for the planning, design, and implementation of the firm’s pension & savings, disability management and benefits programs. Leading a team of Managers and Senior Associates, you will manage and oversee our benefits programs (including pension, savings, and disability) for partners and staff (including retirees), providing consultative advice to business leaders and HR business partners. To be successful in this role, you should have an in-depth knowledge of total rewards principles, best practices, trends, and regulations, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence strategic decisions.

Specific Skills

Proven leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to inspire and develop others.
Excellent project management skills, with a high degree of flexibility and creativity.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of relevant decisions.
Ability to handle and synthesize complex data and scenarios and implement solutions exercising flexibility and sound judgment.
Experience and knowledge of benefits, pension and recognition best practices, trends, and regulations.
A digital and data mindset.
A university degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
CCP, CEBS designation or RPA program completion would be an asset.
Knowledge of Canadian pension plan and tax legislation, including defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, registered retirement savings plans and deferred profit-sharing plans.
Bilingualism (EN/FR) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Leading a team of benefits professionals, you will provide analysis, advice, plan design and governance expertise to ensure that programs support PwC’s business strategies and align to the firm’s total rewards policies and philosophies, including making recommendations to business leaders for program enhancements.
Monitor and ensure compliance in all applicable government regulations and laws, including pension plan audits, and required filings.
Manage relationships with benefit service providers, external consultants and benchmarking sources including negotiating contracts and managing service level agreements.
Develop and execute strategy to communicate benefit programs including enrolment activities and implementation of enhancements to the firm’s benefit programs.

Direct a team of Managers to:

Manage firm’s retirement savings programs which includes supporting the Firm’s Pension Committees in the facilitation of pension committee meetings, ensuring plan governance requirements are achieved, and in overseeing the preparation of actuarial valuation reports.
Manage the firm’s recognition and employee engagement programs and make recommendations on design changes that enhance the employee value proposition, improve employee engagement and retention, and support the business objectives and culture of the Firm.
Manage the Firm’s disability management program which is responsible for overseeing the administration of short-term and long-term disability claims, providing guidance and support to HR Business Partners and partners and staff on disability policies and procedures, as well as return to work plans.
Oversee benefit and pension needs associated with future growth/acquisitions, including assessing benefit plans and transition needs, and performing due diligence around practices of targeted acquisitions.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of benefit, disability, and pension professionals, fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging collaboration and innovation.
Manage and deliver on large-scale and complex projects that support the firm’s people priorities and business objectives.

Job Nature

Full Time, Permanent

Experience Requirements

Job Location

Alberta, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Toronto

Other Benefits

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

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PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people. We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it’s done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritise in-person work, whether it’s in the office or at a client site. This means we expect you to be in-person (either with clients or in the office) at least half of your time. We know that hybrid work is all about balance, and capturing the benefits of in-person work is essential to your growth at the firm. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

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