Drive the strategic direction of Sun Life’s health and welfare, wellness and leave of absence programs
Lead data-driven decision-making by developing meaningful analytics
Independently develop high quality presentations and business cases
Cultivate and manage partnerships with key vendors
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop forward-looking pricing models
Build and cultivate a high performing team
Champion continuous improvement and process optimization
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to promote health and welfare programs

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
10+ years of experience managing employee benefits for complex mid-size to large organizations
Proven ability to effectively lead and develop team
Deep expertise and experience in the design, administration and implementation of health and welfare plans
Experience with mergers and acquisitions a plus
Solid knowledge and understanding of HR programs and connections
Knowledge of leave processes and benefits compliance
Strong decision-making and organizational skills
Excellent project management and planning skills
Excellent excel and analytical skills

Director, Employee Benefits

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