Managing Director, Retirement & Benefits

Job DescriptionCPP Investments is looking for a Managing Director, Retirement & Benefits (MDRB) who is a highly motivated and strategic leader. Reporting to the Managing Director, Total Rewards, this role will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and managing retirement and benefits programs that promote employee well-being, align with our global strategies, and meet local requirements.As the thought partner as well as the primary health and wellbeing advisor, and implementation lead, on all matters related to retirement and benefits, you will help the Talent team achieve our annually defined business strategies and objectives.You will be located in Toronto, and you will oversee programs in all of our global offices and work with other Talent centers of excellence and Talent Business Partners to deliver on your mandate.  You will also Manage the team of retirement and benefits professionals, including providing them with guidance and mentorship, and fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.As the ideal candidate, you are known for your strong judgement and expertise on complex Retirement and Benefits issues and strategic insight on employee wellbeing. You have a creative and pragmatic approach to HR, and have experience in shaping the benefits, retirement and wellbeing space with data driven insights. You have an outstanding record of program management, developed in a knowledge-based industry and in complex, fast-paced environments. You understand how rewards programs bring competitive advantage to people-based businesses.  You enjoy proactively leading initiatives and change throughout an organization, and you are a highly effective communicator who builds relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders. You partner well with other teams and functions to bring solutions to your mandate and the wider organization.You will be accountable for:Ensuring all Retirement and Benefits programs align with the firm's Total Rewards strategy of putting the employee experience at the center of the design and using data driven insights to guide your recommendations.Partnering with relevant teams and business partners to proactively identify and prioritize the most critical issues and opportunities for action through strategic review.Ensuring execution of talent priorities in partnership with the Talent Department centres of excellence, and other areas across CPP Investments’ such as employee resource groups.Advising Senior Managing Directors (C-Suite) and Managing Directors to help build understanding of benefits programs support employee well-being and are locally relevant, yet globally aligned.Support the Talent Solutions and Services team as they manage all aspects of benefits administration, including health and wellness, retirement, time-off, and employee assistance programsLead the communication efforts for pension/ savings/ benefits to ensure understanding and perceived value by employeesEnsure all benefits programs comply with current laws and regulationsExemplifying our Guiding Principles of integrity, partnership and high performance.QualificationsDemonstrated experience in human resources, with significant experience in a Benefits/ Retirement lead role, ideally in an investment management, financial services, or professional services organizationStrong knowledge of benefits programs, policies, procedures, and applicable legislation in at least two locations where we have global officesExcellent advisory skills and ability to influence senior audiencesTrack record of leading change initiatives and executing in complex situationsA collaborative approach and an ability to partner with business leadersStrong problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage at both the tactical and strategic levels in a complex, global environmentFamiliarity with HRIS and benefits administration systemsAdditional InformationVisit our LinkedIn Career Page or Follow us on LinkedIn. #LI-PM1At CPP Investments, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity:In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Disclaimer:CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web-site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.  CPP Investments will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.