Senior Manager

The Senior Manager of Compensation is a strategic leader, responsible for the development of a comprehensive compensation strategy that aligns employee rewards with results that support the organization’s objectives. The compensation program enables the organization to attract, reward, and retain top talent for a North American workforce (US and Canada).

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s compensation strategy
• Oversee the design and administration of base pay, incentive and commission plans across all employee levels
• Drive the design, communication and continuous improvement of compensation, recognition and other programs
• Lead the management of all employee benefit programs, including evaluation and recommendation of changes to improve cost effectiveness, employee satisfaction and engagement
• Lead the analysis of compensation, providing regular reports and data‑driven insights to stakeholders
• Bring knowledge of regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with all applicable labor laws including wage and hour, ERISA and ACA, Provincial Employment Standards (including Quebec)
• Support the North American payroll teams, ensuring all employees across North America are paid in accordance with federal, state, provincial laws and best practices
• Stay up to date with changes in wage and hour regulations and implement necessary adjustments in payroll processes

In accordance with applicable Company policies/procedures and Federal/State laws, will perform the following supervisory responsibilities: planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Deep knowledge of compensation principles, practices and trends
• Proven ability to design and implement incentive programs that support organizational goals
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the financial impact of reward programs
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing compensation and benefit programs
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Strategic thinker with results‑oriented approach
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook in addition to experience using Human Resources Information Systems
• Ability to professionally handle confidential material and associated issues
• Demonstrated proficiency of quantitative principles in compensation and job analysis
• Strong leadership ability and experience navigating a complex matrix organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or other related field or commensurate years of experience
• Minimum of six years of progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, or benefits management with at least three years of leadership experience, with strong ability to analyze and interpret compensation data, and present actionable insights to leadership
• Proven track record of ensuring compliance through regular audits and addressing discrepancies proactively
• Demonstrated ability to manage benefit providers, payroll systems, and compensation vendors
• Strong project management skills

• Masters Degree or relevant professional certifications (eg. CCP, CEBS)
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing compensation programs in Canada and the USA, with knowledge of global compensation practices, especially if the company is considering future international growth
• Familiarity with rolling out or optimizing HRIS and compensation tools
• Knowledge of stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), or other equity offerings
• Knowledge of cross‑border tax considerations in compensation, especially for employees working between the US and Canada
• Experience using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar for data visualization and insights
• Familiarity with union‑specific compensation administration
• Knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and emerging regulatory…