Director, Training, Knowledge & Continuous Improvement

Manulife Financial Corporation

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Base: $118,300.00 cad - $168,300.00 cad; bonus/equ...
Hybrid
7-10+ years group benefits operations experience
Deep knowledge of health and dental benefits administration
Proven people leader with team transformation experience
The role involves building and leading a specialized team to strengthen the front end of Group Benefits operations including plan setup and claim payment

Job Summary

  • The role involves building and leading a specialized team to strengthen the front end of Group Benefits operations including plan setup and claim payment.
  • Candidates must develop a comprehensive training strategy and create a centralized framework for processes and configuration standards to reduce reliance on tacit knowledge.
  • Manulife offers a flexible work environment with customizable benefits including health, dental, retirement savings plans, and generous paid time off.

Matching Summary

The role involves building and leading a specialized team to strengthen the front end of Group Benefits operations including plan setup and claim payment.

Salary

Base: $118,300.00 CAD - $168,300.00 CAD; Bonus/Equity: Incentive programs tied to business and individual performance available; Benefits: Health, dental, mental health, vision, disability, life insurance, pension, share ownership plan, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7-10+ years group benefits operations experience
  • Deep knowledge of health and dental benefits administration
  • Proven people leader with team transformation experience
  • Experience with rule configuration and policy administration systems
  • Lean Six Sigma or equivalent process improvement methodology

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingualism in English and French
  • Experience working with offshore delivery partners
  • Strong analytical mindset using data and metrics
  • Ability to influence cross-functional distributed partners

Key Requirements

  • 7-10+ years experience in group benefits operations
  • Proficiency in English and French if based in Quebec
  • Hands-on experience with rule configuration systems
  • Demonstrated results in process improvement and quality management

Work Rights

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