Senior Manager Specialized HR , Global Retirement Governance & Reporting

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Human Resources

Pay Details:

115,600 - 163,200 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview:

The Global Retirement, Benefits & Well-being (GRBW) Centre of Excellence (COE) is responsible for the development of strategy, plan design, policies, oversight and governance for all the retirement, savings and benefit plans for TD Bank Group globally.

Job Description/Accountabilities:

The Senior Manager, Global Retirement Governance & Reporting will play a key role in the GRBW team and report to the VP, Global Retirement, Benefits & Well-being. The incumbent will be responsible for leading a team of HR specialists supporting the broader GRBW team, and tasked with the management, oversight and continued development of TD’s global retirement, savings and ERISA plan governance processes, regulatory compliance oversight, and management reporting. The incumbent will have people management accountability with two direct reports.

Key accountabilities of this role will include: 

• Act as a ‘centre of expertise’ for the governance structure and policies for TD’s retirement, savings and ERISA plans globally, and continuously improve it to ensure it reflects governance best practices and effectively meets the needs of the organization.

• Design and recommend retirement, savings and ERISA governance policy, guidelines, structures, roles and responsibilities, and work with GRBW team members to ensure adoption of governance policy and procedure changes.

• Act as Secretary for retirement governance committees (4 committees made up of senior executives with a minimum of 16 meetings per year): develop annual committee self assessment; draft meeting minutes; communicate to committee members on all aspects of plan governance, meeting agendas and pre-mails, off-cycle updates and approvals, and education materials for plan fiduciaries; perform quality assurance reviews on all governance reporting; and meet with new committee members to orient them to TD's retirement governance policy, their role as a plan fiduciary, the mandate of their Committee, and the on-line retirement governance site.

• Collaborate with HRBPs and Committee Chairs to recruit and appoint new committee members as vacancies arise.

• Lead annual governance planning processes: develop committee fiduciary calendars and quarterly meeting agendas.  

• Develop governance-related meeting materials for the retirement governance committees, the Human Resources Committee of the TD Bank Group Board, the TD Bank U.S. Human Resources Committee, and the TD Insurance Board of Directors, including annual committee attestations and education materials.

• Prioritize and oversee business process efficiency reviews and build consensus for change: negotiate with/gain agreement from team executives/leaders on review priorities; identify gaps or areas for process refinement; review documentation for consistency and evidence of controls; and manage change implementation process as required.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry guidelines (OSFI, FSCO, CAPSA, ERISA, etc.) and internal compliance and audit requirements for all governance related activities.

• Facilitate key strategic discussions and provide thought leadership to an executive audience for governance practices and policies.

• Partner with subject matter experts, and internal and external stakeholders to identify, develop, and implement retirement governance processes and practices.

• People management accountability for two team members – an HR Specialist supporting Canadian and non-North American retirement and savings plans; and a Manager, ERISA Governance supporting U.S. ERISA plans. Responsible for team guidance and leadership on governance processes, setting objectives, performance assessments, coaching and development, and fostering a cohesive team.

• Provide prioritization and oversight for tasks completed by the team to ensure accuracy of reporting, and that quality standards and timelines are met.

• Keep abreast of legislative developments, case law, industry trends and competitor practices and partner with Plan Managers to ensure that legislative changes are appropriately inventoried and processes modified as required.

Other Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• 7+ years related management experience in compliance, oversight of pension governance, and/or pension management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely.

• Highly professional and collaborative with excellent consulting skills.

• Experience in providing support for senior executives and executive committees.

• Experience in people management.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to coordinate multiple projects/changing priorities concurrently under tight timelines and with multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with ability to work on complex issues and generate creative and business-oriented solutions.

• Strong planning/project management skills.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
 

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process 
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet