Head of Business Strategy

The Director, Global Wellbeing is a member of the Global Pension, Benefits and Wellbeing Team, and reports to the AVP, Global Benefits and Wellbeing.The Director, Global Wellbeing will lead the next chapter of a mature and established global wellbeing program, building on a strong foundation while driving innovation, optimization, and greater global consistency. This role develops and executes a comprehensive global wellbeing strategy that supports all facets of employees’ wellbeing, while advancing business objectives and enhancing the employee experience. Partnering across Total Rewards, Talent COE-People Experience, business leadership, and external partners to design and deliver programs and initiatives that improve workforce wellbeing, engagement, productivity, and organizational resilience. The Director provides strategic leadership, governance, program oversight, vendor management, and analytics to ensure wellbeing programs meet the evolving needs of a modern global workforce.Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise in workforce wellbeing, driving programs and partnerships that strengthen employee wellbeing, engagement, and experience.Program Design and Management (25%)Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of global wellbeing programs and initiatives.Develop wellbeing policies, frameworks, and governance processes.Foster collaboration with internal partners including, Talent COE - People Experience, Total Rewards, Benefits, Inclusion, Impact, ERGs, and business teams to identify opportunities to integrate wellbeing into broader Total Rewards and people programs.Oversee program budgets, forecasts, investment priorities, and business casesDevelop and manage relationships with wellbeing vendors, consultants, and strategic partners.Establish performance expectations and monitor outcomes against contractual commitments and service-level agreements.Drive continuous improvement through vendor innovation and performance management.Create a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.Leverage data and insights to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.Prepare executive-level reporting and recommendations.Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management (5%)Ensure wellbeing programs comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and privacy requirements.Assess and mitigate risks associated with wellbeing initiatives and vendor relationships.Vendor and Partner Management (15%)Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Health Promotion, Public Health, Business, Psychology, or a related field.Experience leveraging wellbeing data and workforce analytics to drive strategy.The successful candidate will influence strategy, enhance employee experience, and help create a culture where employees can thrive personally and professionally. By driving innovative wellbeing solutions and fostering strong partnerships across the organization, this role will directly contribute to helping employees make decisions easier and live healthier, more fulfilling lives.We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact View email address on click.appcast.io Salary LocationBoston, MassachusettsWorking ArrangementHybridSalary range is expected to be between$128,550.00 USD - $222,820.00 USDEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. com for the salary range for your location.Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-VerifyCompany: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)SummaryLocation: Boston, MassachusettsType: Full time