About the Role
The Senior Specialist, Pension & Benefits is responsible for the end-to-end delivery and continuous improvement of benefits, retirement and recognition programs. This role focuses on program management, process optimization, risk management, and data-driven insights to enhance employee experience and program sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end employee experience for group benefits, international and retirement plans, including program enrollment, life cycle changes, leave of absence, and payroll contribution processing.
- Engage with internal and external contacts to resolve complex program matters and identify risks.
- Ensure program documentation, resources, and employee-facing tools are accurate and accessible.
- Develop and maintain reporting for leadership with clear, actionable insights.
- Integrate audit controls for risk mitigation and accurate program management.
- Continuously evaluate and redesign workflows to drive efficiency and improve employee experience.
- Identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and enhanced digital experiences.
- Champion new ways of working and embed modern best practices in Benefits and Pension transformation initiatives.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience administering/managing an HR program.
- Prior program management experience is considered an asset.
- Bachelor’s degree in business / human resources or equivalent experience.
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Human Resources Designation (CPHR, CHRP) is considered an asset.
- Strong communicator capable of simplifying complex information and collaborating effectively.
- Demonstrated experience improving processes, implementing new tools, or simplifying workflows.
- Basic SAP and/or SuccessFactors experience is an asset.
- Experience with automation tools, or AI-driven enhancements is an asset.
- Comfort working with data to drive insights and decisions.
- Bilingualism (English & French) is considered an asset.
Skills
- Program Delivery
- Program Management
- Process Optimization
- Risk Management
- Data Analysis
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Automation Tools
- AI-driven Enhancements
- SAP
- SuccessFactors
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in business / human resources or equivalent experience
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Human Resources Designation (CPHR, CHRP) is considered an asset
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 - $91,000
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-weighted bonus
- Education/career support
- Option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching
- Competitive health and dental coverage
- Flexible plan for you and your family
- Short-term & long-term disability plans
- Voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching
- Paid volunteer days
- Competitive time off
- 10 wellness days off
- WorkPerks discount program
- Hybrid & flex work arrangements
About the Company
- IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $310 billion in assets.
- Mackenzie Investments is a key part of IGM's business, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner.
- Mackenzie Investments is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.
- Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.
- We foster a culture of continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment.
- Our Values: Be better, Be accountable, Be a team.
Equal Opportunity
- IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively.
- We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada.
- Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience.
- If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team.
