Benefits Manager

Why you’ll love working here:high-performance, people-focused culture our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to Linked In Learning, that support employees’ career growth membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).optional

post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50% yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary Reporting to the Associate Director, Benefits, the Benefits Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, and delivery of HOOPP’s wellness program, as well as disability management and workplace accommodation cases. The role also supports the Associate Director in the ongoing design, implementation, and evaluation of HOOPP’s benefits program, ensuring a seamless employee experience and alignment with HOOPP’s Total Rewards philosophy.

Using data-driven insights, the Manager continuously evolves HOOPP’s market-competitive and inclusive programs that differentiate HOOPP as an employer of choice. The role ensures effective program administration, service excellence, and compliance, while partnering across HR and with external vendors to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Anchored in HOOPP’s values of Accountability, Compassion, and Trust, the Manager demonstrates these principles through collaborative partnerships, empathetic support of employees, and proactive leadership across wellness, disability management, and workplace accommodation programs.

What You Will Do Wellness Program Drive the design and delivery of HOOPP's holistic wellness strategy, working closely with the Associate Director to promote employee wellbeing, psychological safety, and alignment with HOOPP's equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) objectives.

Conduct data-driven program reviews to assess effectiveness, competitiveness, and cost efficiency.

Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the wellness program, service delivery, and employee experience, informed by industry trends and emerging best practices.

Enhance HOOPP’s reputation as an employer of choice by fostering external partnerships, participating in industry networks, and pursuing opportunities for external recognition.

Manage and evaluate relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring service quality, cost-effectiveness, and positive employee experience.

Partner with Communications to deliver clear, engaging internal and external program communications.

Analyze benefits data to identify employee health trends and shape evidence-based programs.

Disability, Accommodation, and Leave Management Manage disability claims in close partnership with the Associate Director to ensure consistent, fair, and effective case management, while maintaining confidentiality, compliance, and compassionate employee experience. Collaborate with HRBPs, leaders, Employee Relations, and third-party vendors to navigate complex cases, foster alignment, gain stakeholder support and achieve successful…