Director, Pension, Benefits & Wellness

50297 - Toronto - Regular 

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!

Responsible for management of all aspects of pension and wellness program design and to continue to meet organizational excellence management of insurance and claims functions across Hydro One and its subsidiaries. This role will identify corporate operational exposures to loss and recommend appropriate insurance and risk transfer techniques to eliminates or reduce the impact of loss on the ability of the corporation to operate at a desirable level. As a Director of pension and wellness program incumbent will review and approve insurance provisions in all procurement related contracts.

Reporting to the Vice President of Total Rewards, this individual will develop strategic relationships and collaborate with leadership to ensure alignment with Hydro One’s strategic goals. This role is perfect for a trusted advisor and relationship builder with deep expertise in retirement solutions and a proven ability to drive business growth

General Accountabilities include

• Research, develop and sustain equitable benefit program design that supports employees and their families.
• Identify best practices in benefit programming to attract and retain top performers.
• Develop disability management principles and practices that improve employee productivity and absenteeism.
• Design, implement and promote programs that improve the mental and physical well-being of employees. Operational Oversight
• Monitor the operational excellence of all pension, benefit and wellness program design, including vendor selection and management.
• Direct pension administration team and outsource providers to ensure delivery of plan information that is customer focused.
• Anticipate and provide leadership in pension plan changes to ensure adherence to legislative and operational requirements.
• Develop and sustain strategic communications for people leaders and employees on pension and benefits.

Leadership responsibilities include:

• Select and develop staff for key roles in centers’ of excellence. Manage the performance of staff to meet key program deliverables.
• Partner across HR team to ensure HR functional partners have the training and information necessary to interface with the business
• Provide technical leadership and guidance as required with senior leadership, unions, etc.

Selection Criteria

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline or equivalent experience. MBA would be an asset
• Experience: 8-10 years of experience in Human Resources with specific focus in pension, benefits, or disability management
• Strong understanding of the principles, concepts and practices of pension and benefit plan administration, including the relevant acts, legislation and guidelines related to pension and benefit plans
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills with ability to address the sensitivity of human resource issues, and influence others to provide specialized expertise, advice, and guidance to all levels of the organization.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid leadership skills with ability to manage directly reporting staff.

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 2025.

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: April 7th, 2025

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