Group Mgr II, U.S. Benefits Delivery

Work Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $91,000 - $136,240 USD 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. Line of Business: Human Resources Job Description: The Group Manager II, HR Operations leads a group of operational functions and activities via Team Managers/Analysts within a unit and provides guidance, leadership, coaching and development to ensure operational results and professional/personal development objectives are achieved for the overall group. Depth & Scope: Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required Oversees a large team with functional diversity and complexity where activities involve multiple step transactions, multiple systems and jurisdictions, higher volumes and/or medium to high complexity Expert knowledge of the business and operational functions supported Leads teams with multiple points of internal and external contact (may include direct contact with Customers) May manage over a diverse geographic jurisdiction May provide National support to business partners Work focus time horizon is generally medium to long term with moderate to high focus on strategic planning Requires expert process management knowledge and the risk profile for team processes supported; advanced knowledge in identifying, tracking and resolving gaps Oversees management of team requiring workforce to decision on acceptable level of risk - Moderate to High risk potential (loss/reputational) for functional area May act as highest point of team escalation for resolution and provides direction to resolve issues or escalate Involves regular contact with cross-functional teams across TDBG or external contacts and/or customers Education & Experience: Undergraduate degree required 7+ years relevant experience required Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent ability to negotiate and influence, with the ability to exercise sound judgment in problem resolution and influencing decisions Proven experience in effective relationship management Must work well in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment with the ability to manage various tasks simultaneously and work with changing priorities People management experience required A broad knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures Knowledge and experience with MS PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, MS Word, etc. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated planning and management skills Demonstrated project and process management skills Demonstrated ability to balance work load and align work to resources Ability to measure and analyze metrics required Preferred Experience: E xtensive experience leading operational change and modernization efforts within an HR Benefits function The ability to independently assess complex program requirements and design modernized operational workflows and controls that automate manual processes and mitigate operational risk Experience working within Benefits Delivery Customer Accountabilities: Acts as key liaison with partners and external groups and provides subject matter expertise at the department level Acts as key escalation point for significant risk/exceptions Monitors service and control standards against overall business/department objectives Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external partners for the purposes of delivering optimal customer service Coaches to ensure operational problems are handled appropriately, and participates in the negotiation and resolution of complex and/or escalated issues where necessary Shareholder Accountabilities: Contributes to the development of the business plan and operationalizes the plan and delivers on assigned service or functionality Ensures programs, policies and practices continue to meet business needs, comply with internal and external requirements, and align with business priorities Proactively identifies key business opportunities, researches and recommends enhancements/modifications, develops strategies to achieve recommendations and works closely with system support to execute and implement system upgrades/enhancements Provides expertise and coordinates implementation and testing of new processes, technologies or operating models in own area Meets department standards for productivity and efficiency and implements process improvement initiatives, executes on change, supporting adherence, tracking and realizing benefits Coordinates activities with partners in HR, Technology, Finance, Risk Management, etc. Ensures appropriate reporting and escalation of issues occurs based on risk profile Follows and ensures employees are knowledgeable of and comply with Bank and industry codes of conduct Coaches employees to deliver on the business service and operating model Maintains knowledge of end-to-end processes and internal/external partners and regulatory requirements Employee/Team Accountabilities: Responsible for management of the overall team, providing both leadership and guidance Sets targets and objectives for the team, and delivers results Grows team expertise to align with business/enterprise demand and direction; assesses team skills and capabilities and continually looks for ways to provide and enhance the value delivered Leads a high-performing team; provides on-going feedback and performance reviews, coaches and develops employees and ensures performance management activities are undertaken and completed for all employees Leads the process of setting performance objectives for the team; tracks, monitors and effectively addresses and/or rewards performance in a timely manner Manages employees in compliance with all human resources policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct Shares knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the team and ensures the timely communication of issues and encourages good working relationships with other functions and teams Supports an environment where the team freely escalates business challenges; facilitates change through positive reinforcement of milestones and successes Recruits for all hires to ensure a highly diverse, qualified workforce to achieve business objectives Establishes and fosters a cohesive team; promotes a fair and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce and encourages the team to achieve common goals and objectives Acts as a brand ambassador for the business area/function and the Bank, both internally and/or externally Physical Requirements: Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100% Domestic Travel – Occasional International Travel – Occasional Performing sedentary work – Continuous Performing multiple tasks – Continuous Operating standard office equipment - Continuous Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional Sitting – Continuous Standing – Occasional Walking – Occasional Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never Squatting – Occasional Bending – Occasional Kneeling – Never Crawling – Never Climbing – Never Reaching overhead – Never Reaching forward – Occasional Pushing – Never Pulling – Never Twisting – Never Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes. 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 strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for 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 foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities. 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 base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. 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. 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. If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact. We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best. 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 TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [email protected] . Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.