Hydro One Networks Inc Looking for Manager, Pension & Benefits at Toronto, ON Full Time

45762 – Toronto – Regular – Ongoing

Safety Comes First is a core value at Hydro One, and we remain committed to taking every reasonable precaution to ensure a respectful, safe and healthy working environment. Further to this commitment, we have adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to protect the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19. New employees will be required to declare their vaccination status to Hydro One. Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination status may not enter any 3rd party locations that require full vaccination (e.g. customer properties).

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

*NOTE* Hydro One introduced a Hybrid Work Pilot Project in 2022 for most office-based roles. Employees work in-office/on-site two days a week and remotely from home for three days a week. Hydro One is adding refreshed workspaces and technology to support these changes. Join us as we ‘trial & learn’ a new modern way of working and be a key driver of future state!

In office but with intention – a time for team and trust building, collaboration, and socialization. Please reach out to us to learn more!

Specific Accountabilities:

• Provide strategic guidance for the design and administration of Hydro One’s pension, benefit and wellness programs to ensure cost effectiveness and to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead pension administration activities for multiple pension plans with focus on optimal member and retiree experience.
• Develop short and long-term objectives for benefit design with focus on plan experience and external trends in the market place.
• Negotiate pension, benefit and wellness agreements with relevant providers to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and compliance with legislation.
• Develop and distribute benefit and pension plan program communications.
• Build and manage vendor and consultant relationships to ensure active program management.
• Interpret and apply various plan rules and play a key role in leading and planning pension and benefits projects.
• Contribute to process and technology transformation initiatives aimed at improving employees’ support and experience.
• Lead, coach and mentor a team of pension, benefits and wellness specialists.

Selection Criteria:

Essential Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or other related field CEBs and/or PPAC (Pension Plan Admin Certification) and/or CHRP/CHRL (Preferred)
• 10+ years of related experience, 5+ years’ experience leading, managing and mentoring a team of direct reports.
• Expert knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, hands on experience in benefits administration, and the ability to improve efficiency by identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Solutions driven collaborator with demonstrated ability to build trust and create effective teams.
• Previous experience in a unionized environment preferred.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2022.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: November 28, 2022

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