FT Compensation & Benefits Consultant NEW - #381863

Posting #2024-929233

Non Union

Position: Compensation & Benefits Consultant

Department: Human Resources

Status: Regular Full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday – 7.5 hour days

Site: Oakville

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager Total Rewards, this role leads Halton Healthcare’s complex compensation and benefit plans, as well as the administration of a defined benefit pension plan, (HOOPP) for more than 5,000 employees.

You will manage compensation plans/provisions and associated policies, including the design, maintenance, renewals and administration of the benefit plans includes 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 participates 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.

This Is What You’ll Be Doing

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 on related legislation and on competitive trends / practices within peer hospitals and the larger market place, working closely with Total Rewards team interpreting data and developing recommendations based on findings.
• Works with the Total Rewards 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

• Leads the day-to-day job evaluation function including recommending the appropriate salary grade for non-union, management, and unionized jobs.
• Leads annual non-union salary review process.
• Applies pay equity knowledge 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 HHS 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 members of the Finance, Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, and the Health, Safety & Wellness teams within Halton Healthcare in addition to a 3rd party external Benefit Consulting partner 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.
  
  

This Is What You’ll Need To Do It

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’ as functional leader or project management
• Completed university degree in Business, Human Resources or related. Specialist certification as compensation and/or benefits professional an asset
• 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 (i.e. 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
  
  

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

Date Re-Posted: April 23, 2024

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit your application via our website at www.haltonhealthcare.com directly to this posting and include a current copy of your resume.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination and Management Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Halton Healthcare is a smoke free facility in and around all three sites. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors to accommodate individuals’ health concerns arising from exposure to scented products. We ask for everyone's cooperation in our efforts to accommodate health concerns