Provide exceptional leadership to the Benefits and Wellness team to drive results through engagement, collaboration and wellness outcomes
Lead the benefits strategy (including communication and data strategy), maintain metrics on benefit costs and trends, and prepare recommendations for improvements and cost-saving measures in line with benefits and the wellness vision
Design, evaluate, propose and implement benefits programs with internal and external stakeholders and ensure offers are competitive and support long-term goals
Oversee offering, renewal, enrollment and administration of the benefits plan including financial analysis
Supervise management of external vendors (e.g. insurers, administrators, consultants)
Proactively identify gaps in processes and make recommendations for improvements to enable efficient benefits delivery, including the ROI of proposed changes
Lead revisions of programs to ensure continued support and fulfilment of employee needs by taking an innovative and forward-looking approach that is financially sound
Have a strong understanding of different benefit plan options and technology enablers and make recommendations on digital delivery options and services
Own related processes and activities, including vendor management, national health campaigns, firm health challenges, and benefits and wellness communications
Oversee wellness program initiatives in Canada, including the Company’s mental health strategy and our Wellness centre (Recharge) programming
Identify innovative initiatives that support our wellness strategy
Design, evaluate, propose and implement wellness programs and ensure programs are competitive and support long-term corporate goals
Present our Health and Wellness offerings to both internal Leader stakeholders and our external clients
Champion a culture where Team Members are given the opportunity to practice wellness and feel empowered to take ownership of their health
Collaborate with other project teams in the Culture and People Office as well as Service Line Leaders and Employee Resource Groups to identify opportunities to align initiatives with the integrated wellness strategy and identify areas of enhancements to create a culture of care and connectedness
Monitor program effectiveness and efficiencies
Provide input to policy positions and updates for wellness and benefits
Act as trusted advisor to senior leadership for employee health matters
Serve as the escalation point for matters related to health and benefits
Requirements :
8+ years of progressive corporate benefits and/or wellness experience with an emphasis on managing and executing multiple initiatives and process enhancements;
Passionate about elevating the employee experience, corporate health and wellness, approaching the challenge from a user-centric design perspective, and bringing fresh ideas and creative thinking to the table;
Strong benefits industry and market knowledge of competitive landscape;
Deep understanding of benefits plan administration, cost modeling and impact assessment of plan changes;
A team player with a natural propensity to build and leverage strong internal networks to get the job done;
A strong communicator, compelling storyteller and influencer with the ability to gain support and sponsorship from a variety of stakeholders to participate in and champion a true wellness experience;
Ability to use data to make informed recommendations, ask thought provoking questions, and bring fresh thinking to the table;
An overall understanding of Deloitte’s approach to health and wellness (i.e. wellness and benefits strategy) is a strong asset;
Willingness to roll up your sleeves, be a bold agent for change, and walk the talk when it comes to supporting employee wellness.