GWL Realty Advisors- Program Manager, Employee Benefits and Savings (Winnipeg, MB)

About GWL Realty Advisors

GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. Driven by our values of Integrity, Ambition, Creativity, and Empathy, our vision is to be a sustainable company known for exceptional real estate management, trusted advice, and outstanding service by consistently fulfilling our mission to deliver strong, long-term results for our clients.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Drive benefit and savings plan development, strategy and execution for all benefit, and RRSP, TFSA, and Retirement savings plans at GWL Realty Advisors for employees nationally across a variety of roles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

BENEFIT + SAVINGS PLAN STRATEGY

Compile, analyze and monitor a variety of Canadian benefits program data
Develop recommendations, business cases and secure approval for changes to benefits and savings programs and policies
Assess legislative impacts, environmental and industry trends and the competitive positioning of the benefits programs within the Real Estate and Investments portfolio
Maintain and update applicable Canadian benefits plan summaries, policy documentation, forms
Oversight for compliance/governance and risk management for respective benefits & savings plans within legal/professional boundaries: policies/procedures, insurance industry best practice, etc.
Research and recommend solutions for escalations and exceptions of complex employee, advisor, & retiree issues via a combination of due diligence and collaboration
Negotiate annual benefit premium renewal rates
Maintain the day-to-day enrollment within the plans
Track and collect premiums for employees on leave
System maintenance, set up, and testing as required pertaining to these plans
Annual filings, audit responsibilities, and Board reporting

ORGANIZATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

Lead/oversee project and communication campaigns to ensure program management reaches target audiences
Improve employee understanding of programs by developing appropriate communication strategies and messaging
Work collaboratively with various internal HR stakeholders to communicate our wellness philosophy & strategy around physical, mental, and financial well-being
Initiate and develop (as needed) programs & policies related to benefits & savings which align to organization strategy and product launches
Maintain information contained on the intranet for leaders and employee consumption

PLAN MAINTENANCE + INSIGHT GENERATION

Assess and maintain processes and controls to manage program risk, ensuring that respective benefit, Pension, RRSP, and TFSA plans meet both regulatory and internal controls requirements
Ongoing assessment/evaluation and reporting to illustrate the cost effectiveness and value of benefits & savings for respective programs (eg. cost/benefit analyses, support business case development)
Incorporate research into benefits & savings plan management via aggregate data analyses
Financial management of respective plans to ensure sustainability
Generate + maintain process documentation and improvements to support efficient/effective plan administration

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in group/corporate HR benefits, and savings plans (Pension, RRPS, TFSA)
3+ years of experience implementing health + wellness, and savings programs/initiatives in complex matrixed organizations
Experience driving health + wellness & savings programs from ideation to reality
Experience reporting on program-related analytics metrics (usage, renewal, etc.)
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

3 Weeks of Vacation per year
3 Paid Personal Days per year
$400 to use towards wellness spending account (until Dec 31st, 2023)
Up to $2,000 annual Education Allowance
Up to $5,000 annual Mental Health Coverage, plus other comprehensive benefits and savings programs

'What we Offer' section only applies to full-time employees.

Our Business

Learn more about our commercial and residential businesses, our values, and careers at GWLRA.

Our Commitment to Diversity

GWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

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