Senior Advisor, Benefits & Disability Management
About The Position
Westland Insurance Group Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Advisor, Benefits & Disability Management. This is a hybrid role based out of our Surrey, BC Head Office. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences through industry-leading benefits and disability management programs. This role involves enhancing employee wellbeing, supporting complex disability management initiatives, and driving continuous improvement across benefits, wellness, and retirement programs. As a Senior Advisor, Benefits & Disability Management, you will serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, partnering with leaders, employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders to deliver competitive, compliant, and sustainable programs that support attraction, retention, engagement, and Westland's broader people strategy.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, disability management, Total Rewards, human resources, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of Canadian benefits programs, disability management practices, employee leave programs, and Total Rewards principles
- Experience supporting benefits renewals, benchmarking activities, vendor relationships, employee communications, and program improvement initiatives
- Working knowledge of employment standards, privacy legislation, workers' compensation, accommodation requirements, human rights legislation, and other relevant regulatory requirements
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to review data, identify trends, and support practical recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits and disability-related information to a variety of audiences
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion, empathy, and sound judgment
Nice To Haves
- CPHR, CEBS, CCP, or a related professional designation is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Support the administration, coordination, and continuous improvement of Westland's benefits, wellness, retirement, and disability management programs
- Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to employees, leaders, Benefits Specialists, and People & Performance partners on benefits, wellness, leave, retirement, and disability-related matters
- Coordinate benefit program administration, including enrolment processes, eligibility, employee communications, wellness initiatives, and plan documentation
- Partner with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, Legal, and People & Performance teams to support accurate, compliant, and effective program delivery
- Support benefits data integrity, reporting, audits, system enhancements, and process improvements within the HRIS environment
- Assist with benefits integration activities related to acquisitions, including due diligence, employee communications, enrolment planning, and transition support
- Conduct research, benchmarking, financial analysis, and trend reviews to evaluate program effectiveness and inform recommendations
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, insurers, retirement providers, wellness vendors, and disability management partners to enhance the employee experience and support organizational success
- Support disability management programs, including short-term disability, long-term disability, workers' compensation, workplace accommodations, and return-to-work initiatives, while helping ensure compassionate and compliant case management practices
Benefits
- Total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
- Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
- Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients
- Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training/development courses leading to certification
- Programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
